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

Summary

This measure strengthens rules around tax advisers who misbehave, making it easier to hold them accountable when they give bad advice or break the rules. It amends the tax laws — primarily the Income Tax Assessment Act and related Treasury legislation — to tighten what tax advisers can do and what happens when they step out of line. For everyday Australians and businesses, this matters because it means the people giving you tax advice are under closer watch, reducing the risk that dodgy advisers will help you get into trouble with the tax office or suggest schemes that don't hold up.