Application asks Tribunal to examine evidence and publication decision
Based Peter Ristevski has lodged an application with the Administrative Review Tribunal for an independent review of recent Tax Practitioners Board findings.
According to the ART application, Ristevski disputes the TPB conclusion that he breached sections 50-5 and 50-10 of the Tax Agent Services Act 2009.
Ristevski rejects the TPB allegations and maintains the board reached incorrect findings against him.
In the filing, Ristevski also disputes that he advertised tax agent services while unregistered.
Further, Ristevski disputes that he provided tax agent services for a fee or reward while unregistered.
“The purpose of the Tribunal review is to ensure that all relevant evidence is independently examined and that procedural fairness is upheld,” Peter Ristevski said.
Publication decision also under review
Beyond the alleged Tax Agent Services Act 2009 contraventions, the ART application seeks review of the TPB decision to publish findings against Ristevski.
Ristevski argues that TPB publication was not warranted in the circumstances outlined in the Tribunal application.
Following the ART filing, Ristevski is seeking an independent merits review rather than a final ruling at the application stage.
Importantly, the ART application initiates the review process but does not determine the merits of Ristevski’s case.
“Australians are entitled to due process and an independent review of government decisions. That is precisely what the Tribunal system is designed to provide,” Ristevski said.
Because the matter is now before the Administrative Review Tribunal, Ristevski expects further public comment to remain limited while proceedings continue.
During the review, the Tribunal will consider the TPB findings, the alleged sections 50-5 and 50-10 breaches, and the publication decision.
Ristevski welcomes the opportunity for an independent merits review and remains confident the ART process will allow the facts to be properly considered.
Last updated: 29 June 2026, 11:45 am
