Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle tells court he will take the stand to testify in his own defence during trial
4 months, 1 week ago

Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle tells court he will take the stand to testify in his own defence during trial

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Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle has told a South Australian court he plans to testify in his own defence when he stands trial next year. Mr Boyle told the SA District Court he intends to "take the stand" during his trial next year. However, last week Mr Boyle lost his last chance to secure immunity from prosecution when the High Court refused his application for special leave to appeal, after two South Australian courts previously rejected his bid. 'Those protections have failed' Speaking outside court, Mr Boyle said it was "incredible" and "really heartening" to be greeted by dozens of supporters as he left the hearing.

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Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle appears likely to stand trial, after bid for hearing in High Court failed
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle appears likely to stand trial, after bid for hearing in High Court failed

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Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle looks set to stand trial after his bid for a hearing in the High Court failed today. Mr Boyle first became an internal whistleblower in 2017, when he became concerned about operations in the tax office. That did not succeed, with both a single judge and an appeal court bench of the South Australian Supreme …

Prosecution of ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle is 'insanity', says taxpayer he helped
1 year, 6 months ago

Prosecution of ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle is 'insanity', says taxpayer he helped

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One of the taxpayers helped by Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle has spoken out for the first time, describing the pursuit of the person who gave him a lifeline as "insanity". Key points: Richard Boyle helped Dirk Fielding after the ATO used heavy-handed debt collection tactics that would have closed his publishing business The prosecution of Mr Boyle will …

Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle faces trial after his immunity defence fails
1 year, 11 months ago

Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle faces trial after his immunity defence fails

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Former public servant Richard Boyle has lost his legal bid to be declared immune from prosecution as a whistleblower, meaning he could face the prospect of life in prison. A Senate report later found that the ATO did a "superficial" investigation into Mr Boyle's public interest disclosure about the ATO misusing its powers against small businesses. First major test case …

ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle to launch crowdfunding campaign to defend legal case
5 years, 7 months ago

ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle to launch crowdfunding campaign to defend legal case

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Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for his legal costs as he defends himself against the prospect of life in prison. Key points: ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for his legal costs Mr Boyle blew the whistle on the ATO's debt collection practices in April …

ATO whistleblower facing 161-year prison sentence says he 'almost died from the stress'
5 years, 9 months ago

ATO whistleblower facing 161-year prison sentence says he 'almost died from the stress'

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Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle has broken his silence on the personal toll of speaking up and facing a prison sentence of 161 years if found guilty. Key points: Former ATO worker Richard Boyle became an internal whistleblower in 2017 Mr Boyle alleged ATO staff were instructed to use an aggressive debt collection practice on taxpayers without consideration of …

Labor calls on ATO boss Chris Jordan to explain if whistleblower processes are 'up to standard'
6 years ago

Labor calls on ATO boss Chris Jordan to explain if whistleblower processes are 'up to standard'

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Labor has called on Australian Taxation Office boss Chris Jordan and the Federal Government to clarify whether the agency's treatment of whistleblowers is "up to standard". Key points: The Federal Government has confirmed the ATO will give the Opposition a briefing on the case relating to ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle Mr Boyle could face up to 161 years in prison …

Blowing the whistle on the Australian Taxation Office could land this man in jail
6 years ago

Blowing the whistle on the Australian Taxation Office could land this man in jail

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Richard Boyle could have walked away with a pile of cash from his former employer. Changes for small businesses facing tax disputes Mr Boyle's revelations were crucial to the media investigation, along with several others who spoke out, and to a number of important changes that followed. The ATO also announced a pilot trial, allowing small business taxpayers in dispute …

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