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Australian tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle may avoid jail in plea deal


Former senator Rex Patrick praises ATO whistleblower who exposed heavy-handed debt collection tactics

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The whistleblower Richard Boyle has been hailed a “superhero” after striking a plea deal under which he may avoid jail.

The 49-year-old has admitted to four criminal charges linked to his exposure of unethical debt recovery practices at the Australian Taxation Office.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/27/richard-boyle-tax-whistleblower-ato-australian-tax-office-plea-deal-ntwnfb

Author : Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2025-05-27 03:20:00

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