Issued: 22 July 2025
Last modified: 22 July 2025
Join us for an important discussion with the Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman as we dive into a recent report into financial abuse. We’ll shed light on the alarming ways the tax system is being weaponised. From coercive control to fraudulent tax returns, we’ll explore the tactics used by perpetrators and, most importantly, how organisations can play a vital role in prevention, detection, and support for those who have suffered. Let’s come together to empower victims-survivors and create a safer financial future for everyone.
Resources
- Webinar presentation slides
- Identification and management of financial abuse within the tax system - Tax Ombudsman report
Webinar recording
Unmasking financial abuse and how you can help
Help and support
Financial abuse (as well as other forms of family and domestic violence) can be hard to discuss.
If you or someone close to you is in distress or immediate danger, please call 000.
For information, support and counselling, you can contact the following organisations:
1800RESPECT | |
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Well Mob | |
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service | Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples |
1800 737 732 | www.wellmob.org.au |
Full Stop Australia | |
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service | National trauma counselling and recovery service for people of all ages and genders experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence |
1800 737 732 | 1800 385 578 |
MensLine Australia | |
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service | A telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men |
1800 737 732 | 1300 78 99 78 |
National Debt Helpline | |
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service | A free, independent and confidential service that helps people tackle their debt problem |
1800 737 732 | 1800 007 007 |
1800RESPECT | National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service | 1800 737 732 |
Well Mob | Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples | www.wellmob.org.au |
Full Stop Australia | National trauma counselling and recovery service for people of all ages and genders experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence | 1800 385 578 |
MensLine Australia | A telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men | 1300 78 99 78 |
National Debt Helpline | A free, independent and confidential service that helps people tackle their debt problem | 1800 007 007 |