When it comes to tax enforcement, Australians have the legal status of convicts. The ATO is the ‘whip-wielding colonial master’ authorised by Parliament.
Seems the ATO is Godzilla gone raving mad and answerable to no one - what the heck have our our successive government unleashed and purposefully (it seems anyway) allowed to do whatever it likes? Seems to be intentionally driving fear and forcing behavior via sociopaths in the ranks of the ATO who just do-not-care one jot. They just want to gloat over their power. I wonder if all the poliies are simply dead set petrified that if they challenge those power hungry wankers then they too will be ruined...
Ive put out more info today Henri. Ultimately the resolution is political. But with the current 2 party system its truly dark. I refer to an unspoken 'conspiracy' between the major parties on this issue
Thanks Ken, just watched your videos at the Libertarian branch - truly horrible goings on at the ATO. The ultimate power of the tax commissioner as the all powerful colonial Governor of our day was surprising for me but perhaps I should not have been, it makes sense.
Regarding a conspiracy between the major parties - this has been the case for a number of years. Covers more than just tax also, in fact just about everything. The legacy media are complicit and drive the wedge home for their masters. After several world wars and much sacrifice, we Australians now find ourselves under the boot of individuals and groups not much different than Adolph or Joseph.
Truly frightening Ken.
Thank you for this piece and others - I never watch 'A Current Affair' but I will seek out that one.
Also, in today's online ABC this article from 4 Corners:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-28/ato-tax-office-gst-scam-billions-fraud-four-corners/105573446
Seems the ATO is Godzilla gone raving mad and answerable to no one - what the heck have our our successive government unleashed and purposefully (it seems anyway) allowed to do whatever it likes? Seems to be intentionally driving fear and forcing behavior via sociopaths in the ranks of the ATO who just do-not-care one jot. They just want to gloat over their power. I wonder if all the poliies are simply dead set petrified that if they challenge those power hungry wankers then they too will be ruined...
Australia is in a very dark place indeed.
Ive put out more info today Henri. Ultimately the resolution is political. But with the current 2 party system its truly dark. I refer to an unspoken 'conspiracy' between the major parties on this issue
Thanks Ken, just watched your videos at the Libertarian branch - truly horrible goings on at the ATO. The ultimate power of the tax commissioner as the all powerful colonial Governor of our day was surprising for me but perhaps I should not have been, it makes sense.
Regarding a conspiracy between the major parties - this has been the case for a number of years. Covers more than just tax also, in fact just about everything. The legacy media are complicit and drive the wedge home for their masters. After several world wars and much sacrifice, we Australians now find ourselves under the boot of individuals and groups not much different than Adolph or Joseph.