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Judge takes ‘draconian step’ of tossing long-running Obeid tax cases
A judge has taken the "draconian step" of dismissing long-running tax cases by the members of the Obeid family, on the eve of a hearing over a $30 million freezing order against the family. 
ATO fails on appeal of ‘wilful blindness’ ruling over Kupang debt
The ATO has lost its appeal of a ruling that put it on the hook for $35 million after a judge found it received millions misappropriated by a former Kupang Resources director in order to satisfy a tax debt against him. 
ATO wants new judge to hear former EY partner’s case
Awaiting judgment in a case by the ATO alleging the promotion of tax loss schemes, former EY partner Peter White has fired off his own case against the tax office, and both sides want a different judge to hear the matter.
Obeid family says negotiations with ATO have ‘hit brick wall’
Talks between the tax office and the family of former Labor politician Eddie Obeid to settle recently revived litigation have stalled, a court has been told. 
Evolution Mining wins initial trial against ATO over $31M tax loss transfer
Gold producer Evolution Mining has won an initial trial against the Australian Tax Office over a purported decision to cancel the transfer of $31 million in tax losses after it acquired Conquest. 
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Maxcon Developments director loses challenge to examination
A former director of defunct developer Maxcon Developments and his family members have lost a bid to set aside examination orders, with a judge rejecting their argument that the ATO was using the examinations as a “dry run” for other claims.
ATO to refund Star $33M to settle dispute over GST on junket payments
The Star has settled a long-running dispute with the ATO over GST on payments made to junket operators, with the ATO agreeing to refund $33 million of the $88 million in dispute. 
Tax advisors to face tougher penalties in wake of PwC tax leaks scandal
Tax advisors will face tougher penalties for misconduct under new federal legislation introduced in response to the PwC tax leaks scandal and recommendations from a Tax Practitioners Board review. 
Robodebt class action judge OKs record $550M settlement, halves funder payout
A judge has approved a $550 million settlement in a class action over the Morrison government’s Robodebt scheme but has halved a funder’s payout to $35 million, despite arguments that it was unprecedented to award a single digit percentage commission. 
Deloitte, Pitcher Partners face negligence case by ex-Ubertas owner
A former owner of the Ubertas property development group is suing Deloitte Private and Pitcher Partners, alleging they gave her negligent advice that led to an audit and a $12 million tax bill.