Ombudsman Opens Review into ATO Engagement with First Nations Taxpayers

Tax time can be testing for anyone, but the ATO needs to take a different path for First Nations communities. 

It’s the message from the Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen, and she’s conducting a systemic review of the tax offices’ engagement with First Nations taxpayers. 

Image: Image: Screen Capture via ATO

Produced By: Mark Hides

Featured In Story: Ruth Owen – Tax Ombudsman

First aired on The Wire, Monday 13 July 2026