Damien is an Assistant Commissioner in ATO Review
and Dispute Resolution, which is responsible for ATO dispute
resolution policy and practices, including running the Independent
Review service and managing ATO litigation. Increasingly, the ATO
is using alternative dispute resolution to better resolve and manage
disputes. Damien joined the ATO in 2007 from the Commonwealth
Ombudsman’s office, where he was variously responsible for
information technology, public and international affairs, public contact,
and the taxation and Defence Force Ombudsman roles. He was
responsible for the ATO’s public advice policy, and National Practice
Manager for legal services, prior to taking on his current role.