From www.abc.net.au: Millie lost her family home due to a court ruling that held her responsible for her ex-partner’s substantial tax debts, despite her lack of awareness regarding those debts.
The court deemed that taxation debts could be treated as joint liabilities in family law, resulting in Millie being ordered to pay nearly half a million dollars or face the sale of her home.
Advocates highlight Millie’s case as part of a broader issue where tax debts can be weaponized by abusers against their partners.