Accessing information without a subpoena
A person can request information relating to themself by contacting RevenueWA.
Subpoenas for tax information
The Commissioner of State Revenue is subject to a duty of confidentiality under section 114 of the Taxation Administration Act 2003 and is not obliged to produce any material under a subpoena. A court cannot require the Commissioner to produce records other than in proceedings arising from the lawful disclosure of information.
If a subpoena is served, the Commissioner will generally seek to have it dismissed. If you don’t withdraw the subpoena, you may be ordered to pay the Commissioner’s court costs.
You can issue a subpoena for the Commissioner of State Revenue to produce information by emailing foi.treasury@dohw.wa.gov.au or addressing the subpoena to:
The Proper Officer
Department of Treasury and Finance
Locked Bag 11
Cloisters Square WA 6850
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