The purpose of the Rules as Code (RaC) Proof of Concept (PoC) working group is to leverage members collective knowledge and experience in co-designing and evaluating the ATO’s Rules as Code PoC. The Department of Finance is providing a Rules as Code sandpit for the PoC, along with resources to implement a limited-scope ATO use case.
This meeting was held via webinar on Monday 7 July 2025.
Key outcomes
Below is a summary of key outcomes. Note: The full outcomes and any presentation materials are available in DSP Hub.
At this meeting, discussion points were:
- Exploring whether legislation and guidance can be delivered as machine-readable logic via APIs, co-designed for DSPs and small businesses while remaining law-conformant.
- Overview of a dedicated sandpit environment that will support testing of rule logic.
- Advice to be sought on how Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) applies to implementation options.
- The Proof of Concept (PoC) runs until 30 September, with a final showcase before this date to assess viability, scalability, and strategic alignment.
Group Discussion
Feedback highlighted the need for custom language, visibility into backend logic, and responsive APIs. Participants raised considerations around authentication tiers, sandbox readiness, and integration with DSP pathways. External pilots, including Fair Work’s awards API, were flagged for benchmarking.
Experimental test cases will validate whether RaC can support meaningful guidance in software.
Next Steps
The working group will reconvene on 9 July.
For any questions about Rules as Code Proof of Concept (PoC) working group, please raise a ticket in the DSP Service desk.
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