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FOUND: Outgoing ato boss calls for greater tax office powers - What They Never Told You

Outgoing Commissioner Chris Jordan wants the ATO to have greater powers to investigate tax fraud. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The outgoing head of the ATO has called for the tax office to have the power to collect evidence as part of criminal investigations.

In a speech to the National Press Club, ATO commissioner Chris Jordan said the organisation should be given powers similar to those of tax bodies in other countries to assist with their investigations.

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