Michael Carmody
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Michael Carmody was the Commissioner of Taxation
of the Commonwealth of Australia
from January 1993 to 31 December 2005 and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
("ATO"), the implementation of a number of significant reforms to the Australian taxation system, and the design and implementation of a new compliance management program.
Carmody's leadership of the ATO led to its push to encourage taxpayers to deal with the ATO and other Government agencies electronically. The ATO is currently undertaking a major redesign of its information technology systems which Carmody initiated.
in 1968, later moving to the ATO's National Office in Canberra
in 1973. There he was involved in a wide range of taxation issues, including tax avoidance, legislation and tax reform.
In 1983, Carmody relocated to Sydney
where he assumed the role of First Assistant Deputy Commissioner. Later in the same year, he assumed the role of Deputy Commissioner in the ATO's Parramatta
branch.
Returning to National Office in 1986, Carmody was appointed as Second Commissioner in charge of revenue collection and audit, and in the following year, leader of the ATO's "modernisation program".
Carmody had his secondary schooling at St Bernard's College Essendon and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne
and he participated in Harvard University
's Advanced Management Program in 1989.
On 10 November 2005 Carmody announced that he would be leaving the office of Federal Commissioner of Taxation to take up a position as Chief Executive Officer of the then Australian Customs Service, replacing Lionel Woodward. He was replaced by Second Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo from 1 January 2006.
Commissioner of Taxation of the Commonwealth of Australia
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of the Commonwealth of Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
from January 1993 to 31 December 2005 and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
Career in tax administration
Carmody has been highly regarded internationally for what was viewed as an innovative approach to tax administration. During his almost 13 year career as Federal Commissioner of Taxation, Carmody oversaw the modernisation of the Australian Taxation OfficeAustralian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office is an Australian Government statutory agency and the principal revenue collection body for the Australian Government. The ATO has responsibility for administering the Australian federal taxation system and superannuation legislation...
("ATO"), the implementation of a number of significant reforms to the Australian taxation system, and the design and implementation of a new compliance management program.
Carmody's leadership of the ATO led to its push to encourage taxpayers to deal with the ATO and other Government agencies electronically. The ATO is currently undertaking a major redesign of its information technology systems which Carmody initiated.
History
Carmody joined the ATO in MelbourneMelbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
in 1968, later moving to the ATO's National Office in Canberra
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory , south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Melbourne...
in 1973. There he was involved in a wide range of taxation issues, including tax avoidance, legislation and tax reform.
In 1983, Carmody relocated to Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
where he assumed the role of First Assistant Deputy Commissioner. Later in the same year, he assumed the role of Deputy Commissioner in the ATO's Parramatta
Parramatta, New South Wales
Parramatta is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located in Greater Western Sydney west of the Sydney central business district on the banks of the Parramatta River. Parramatta is the administrative seat of the Local Government Area of the City of Parramatta...
branch.
Returning to National Office in 1986, Carmody was appointed as Second Commissioner in charge of revenue collection and audit, and in the following year, leader of the ATO's "modernisation program".
Carmody had his secondary schooling at St Bernard's College Essendon and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is the second oldest university in Australia and the oldest in Victoria...
and he participated in Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
's Advanced Management Program in 1989.
On 10 November 2005 Carmody announced that he would be leaving the office of Federal Commissioner of Taxation to take up a position as Chief Executive Officer of the then Australian Customs Service, replacing Lionel Woodward. He was replaced by Second Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo from 1 January 2006.