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Up to 150 Australian tax office staff investigated over A$2 billion scam promoted on TikTok


Auditor general’s report says ATO workers suspected to be among more than 57,000 people who tried to claim false GST refunds

In an auditor general’s report on fraud management of the GST, the tax office revealed it sacked some employees and launched criminal investigations into others who were linked to the widespread rort. The ATO workers were investigated as part of Operation Protego, set up to target people who benefited from fake GST refunds. skip past newsletter promotion Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters

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