This will be a combined Strategic Working Group (SWG) session with New Zealand Digital Advisory Group (NZ DAG), held online on 14 November 2025.
Key messages
Summary
Below is a summary of key messages. Note: The full outcomes and presentation materials are available in Online Services for DSPs.
On Friday 14 November 2025, DSPANZ convened a joint virtual session bringing together members of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Strategic Working Group (SWG) and the New Zealand Digital Advisory Group (DAG) with Inland Revenue (IR). The meeting enabled trans-Tasman discussion on priorities affecting DSPs and the tax ecosystem. The purpose was to compare current programs of work in both jurisdictions, identify common challenges and opportunities, and strengthen collaboration between government and industry.
Welcome
DSPANZ opened the meeting with an Acknowledgement of Country and Māori welcome, and noted the significance of holding the first combined session of the two advisory groups. The co-chairs of the SWG and DAG were introduced and provided opening remarks.
Tax Administration 3.0
The ATO and IR each shared updates on their evolving digital strategies and longer-term visions for the future of tax administration, including the need for ecosystem-wide thinking. Industry members emphasised the value of aligned overarching frameworks across both countries. Members discussed priorities such as consent-driven data use, clear problem definition, coordinated sequencing of reforms, and the practical benefits of closer ATO-IR collaboration.
Connecting eInvoicing to the Tax System
The ATO and IR provided adoption and volume updates for eInvoicing in their respective countries and described the role of government procurement in driving uptake. Participants then contributed to a forward-looking discussion and activity on how eInvoicing could be integrated more deeply into tax system processes in both jurisdictions.
Regulating Intermediaries
IR shared its developing approach to regulating intermediaries in the tax system, noting its expansion from traditional tax intermediaries to include digital intermediaries, such as DSPs. IR outlined its intention to consult more broadly in 2026. Members discussed how new categories of intermediaries might overlap, and where existing niche intermediary services fit.
Security
The ATO and IR provided updates on the Operational Security Frameworks (OSFs). The ATO shared the evolution of its OSF and raised potential changes that will proceed to formal consultation in 2026. IR confirm that its OSF is expected to go live in early 2026, with continued work occurring to refine the requirements and supporting information. Discussion centred on future opportunities for collaboration and harmonising security expectations where possible.
Member Refreshes
DSPANZ noted that both the DAG and SWG were in the process of refreshing their memberships for 2026 and encouraged eligible DSPs to participate in the respective expression of interest processes. The importance of diverse representation to support effective co-design with both the ATO and IR was reiterated.
Meeting Close
DSPANZ closed the meeting by thanking all participants from industry, the ATO, and IR for their contributions and continued support of the advisory groups. The ATO and IR provided final reflections, emphasising the value of the session and the intent to continue cross-jurisdictional collaboration on shared priorities. Materials from the meeting have been distributed to DAG and SWG members.
If you have any questions, contact the secretariat by email at DPO@ato.gov.au or lodge a ticket via Online services for DSPs.
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