Document created in response to FOI request in relation to nepotism and
patronage in ATO recruitment processes for the period 2 July 2015 – 2 July 2016.
Over the past 12 months there have been 3 allegations in relation to nepotism. Two of these
matters have been reported under the Public Interest Disclosure Act. Details are as follows:
Allegation
Date
Action taken
Nepotism
Dec 15
Public Interest Disclosure
Abuse of position
Dec 15
No action taken due to lack of evidence
Nepotism
June 16
Public Interest Disclosure