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

Summary

This legislation tightens the rules around tax advisers who behave badly, making it easier for the Tax Office to crack down on misconduct and protect taxpayers. It amends the tax law to strengthen how the Australian Taxation Office can investigate and discipline tax agents, accountants, and other advisers who give dodgy advice or break the rules. The changes matter because dodgy tax advice can cost everyday Australians money and undermine the fairness of the tax system, so stronger accountability measures help ensure tax professionals do the right thing and face real consequences when they don't.

What happens at this stage

The final vote in this chamber on the bill as a whole, after all amendments have been considered. If it passes, the bill moves to the other chamber to go through the same process. If both chambers have already agreed to identical text, the bill proceeds directly to Royal Assent.

Next: The other chamber, which runs the same process from First Reading, or Royal Assent if both chambers have already agreed