The capability review of the Australian Taxation Office has been published under the Australian Government’s pilot Capability Review Program.
The Australian Taxation Office’s Capability Review was led by a Senior Review Team, comprising independent reviewers Rebecca Skinner PSM and Nigel Ray PSM and senior APS reviewers Tim Beresford, Chief Executive and Inspector-General in Bankruptcy, Australian Financial Security Authority and Julie Birmingham, First Assistant Secretary Department of Education. Staff from the Australian Public Service Commission supported the senior reviewers with their work.
The Australian Public Service Commissioner endorsed the final report on 25 March 2025.
Agency’s action plan
In response to the 2025 capability review, the Australian Taxation Office has developed an action plan. The action plan outlines how the agency will lift its capability over the coming years. The agency will report on progress against their action plan through their corporate plan and annual report available at https://www.transparency.gov.au/publications.
The agency’s action plan was published on 11 July 2025.
