‘Starting a new trek’: ATO boss breaks silence to staff
New Tax Office boss -- and keen mountain climber -- Chris Jordan has broken his silence, telling staff about the challenges ahead in an internal communication obtained by Crikey.
Economy
Jan 30, 2013
New Australian Taxation Office Commissioner Chris Jordan has broken his silence.
In a message to ATO staff two days ago in an internal magazine in his “Commish” column, obtained by Crikey, Jordan admits to being a bit daunted by his new role:
Share this article
Related
Popular in Economy
Trump tax cut claims collapsing as even Republicans turn against them
The AFR’s obsession with Emma Alberici reaches fever pitch
Strike me lucky: how Australia killed industrial disputation
Then and now: the pollies left red-faced over banking commission back-pedaling
Rundle: the finance sector must be socialised
You may also like
Privacy complaints against government bodies soar
TV journo Steve Barrett implicated in ATO sting
Tax Office tries to fight FOI by arguing it’s an OHS risk. Information Commissioner says ‘shaddup’, basically.
‘Bureaucratic whispers’ prompted ATO to head off Brandis involvement in Bell Group case
Wikipedia page of rapist-led cult whitewashed from inside the ATO
Topics
1 comments
Leave a comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Not already subscribed? Get your free trial, access everything immediately
Thank you Chris for your excellent article. I would like to properly welcome Chris Jordan as New Commissioner of Taxation.
Chris Jordan shares with his employees that he is an avid trekker. I share Chris Jordan’s passion and reveal, not so humbly, that I have trekked the Thorong La Pass in the Himalayas at 5416m.
I share Seage’s concerns that Chris Jordan needs to act fast as a number of problems beset the organisation, from increasing taxpayer complaints, staff dissatisfaction with HR management, declining revenue and increased debt.
I hope that Chris Jordan will promptly address a number of outstanding taxpayer and employee matters, where taxpayers and employees have been seriously wronged and injured.
It will take a lot of gusto and fight for Chris Jordan to remain authentic. If he resists the temptation of delegating downwards what has surfaced upwards to him, he may be in with a chance.
For the journey, I recommend some spin-proof boots, lots of BS protection and some anti-shock hiking poles!
If Chris Jordan shows himself capable of correcting the previous wrongs and setting a new agenda for positive development and growth for the ATO, he will be able to overcome all obstacles.
Let’s hope.