Description

In this week’s episode, Debbie discussed her difficulty in getting a refund from the ATO after accidentally paying her bill twice. Nick advised her to pursue an internal review and potentially commence proceedings against the Commission of Taxation. Neil shared his experience of being falsely accused of being drunk and abusive at a bottle shop, leading Nick to explain the legalities of defamation and suggest Neil speak to the store owner. Joe inquired about the legality of a Facebook group organizer sharing his court conviction publicly, and Nick clarified that it is permissible if the information is truthful and no non-publication order was in place. Brendan asked if Debbie could receive interest on her refund from the ATO, and Nick confirmed she is entitled to prejudgment interest. Finally, Nick provided his website and contact number for those seeking legal advice.

Topics Discussed:

Refund sought for duplicate tax payment

False accusation of public intoxication

Facebook group post reveals court conviction

Inquiry about police review report

Entitlement to interest on refunded tax