Board Member, Tax Practitioners Board

Overview

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) was created in 2009 under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA). The TPB is the national body responsible for the registration and regulation of tax agents and BAS agents (collectively referred to as 'tax practitioners'). It ensures compliance with the TASA, including the Code of Professional Conduct (the Code). The TPB aims to provide consumer protection by ensuring tax practitioners meet appropriate standards of professional and ethical conduct.

The TPB consists of a minimum of seven part-time members (appointed by the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services), one of whom is the Chair. The TPB is supported by the TPB Secretary and approximately 200 staff across Australia, including in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. Board members can be based in any location in Australia and allowances are available for official travel as set by the Remuneration Tribunal.

The Government is seeking appli...