From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: Richard Boyle, a former Australian Taxation Office officer, pleaded guilty to four charges related to his whistleblowing about the ATO’s aggressive debt collection tactics, including recording protected information without consent.

His disclosures led to independent inquiries validating his claims, which subsequently resulted in new legislation against such practices.

Critics argue that Boyle’s prosecution highlights severe shortcomings in Australia’s whistleblower protection laws, underscoring the risks faced by individuals who expose unethical governmental behaviour.