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Australia’s tax system is being weaponised against victims of domestic abuse. Here’s how

  • Written by: Ann Kayis-Kumar, Founding Director of UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic, UNSW Sydney
Australia’s tax system is being weaponised against victims of domestic abuse. Here’s howAndreassolbakken/Shutterstock

When women seeking financial help from the government-funded UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic are asked whether they have ever been affected by family or domestic violence, most say they have.

In the past year this number has grown from 65% to over 80%.

And about 14% of the clinic’s clients say their tax debts...

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