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Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Act 2026

Act No. 86 of 2026 · Assented 15 September 2026

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In brief

Lets the Tax Practitioners Board suspend tax and BAS agents, including 90-day interim suspensions, adds criminal offences and higher civil penalties for unregistered or non-compliant agents, and changes foreign resident capital gains tax rules, merger notification rules and deductible gift recipient listings.

Who's affected

  • Registered tax and BAS agents
  • Unregistered people providing tax services
  • Foreign residents selling Australian assets
  • Businesses notifying mergers

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