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This page provides an overview of RevenueSA's approach to audit and compliance.
Our approach
The Compliance Services team applies structured risk‑evaluation methodologies to detect, assess and manage non‑compliance across taxation and grant programs. A strategic, intelligence‑led approach is used to ensure that emerging and existing risks are identified, investigated and resolved in a timely and proportionate manner.
This approach is informed by the commitments set out in the RevenueSA Service Charter and Vulnerability Framework.
Non‑compliance is addressed through targeted strategies—including audits, investigations and other compliance treatments—designed to maximise voluntary compliance among taxpayers and grant recipients. Contributing factors such as legislative complexity are recognised as potential vulnerability drivers, and mitigation efforts include public education, clear guidance and strong client engagement. Collaboration with business and professional organisations supports improved understanding of statutory obligations and reduces compliance‑related vulnerabilities.
RevenueSA’s compliance philosophy is grounded in the following principles:
- promoting maximum voluntary compliance
- ensuring taxpayers and grant recipients clearly understand their obligations
- proactively identifying risk areas for investigation
- applying appropriate and proportionate treatments to non‑compliance
- ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all clients
To support accurate identification of liabilities and eligibility, RevenueSA is authorised to exchange information with other state and territory revenue offices and the Australian Taxation Office. Information sharing is conducted in accordance with:
- Part 9 of the South Australian Taxation Administration Act 1996
- equivalent legislation in other jurisdictions
- Item 1 in Table 4 of section 355‑65 of Schedule 1 to the Commonwealth Taxation Administration Act 1953
- section 41(3) of the First Home and Housing Construction Grants Act 2000
This legislative framework enables lawful, secure and purpose‑specific data exchange, reducing vulnerabilities associated with incomplete or inaccurate information and strengthening the integrity of compliance activities.
Contact us
| revsacompliance@sa.gov.au | |
| phone | (08) 8372 7534 |
| fax | (08) 8226 3834 |
| post |
RevenueSA Kaurna Country GPO Box 2149 ADELAIDE SA 5001 |
You can reach us during business hours, excluding public holidays:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (ACST or ACDT)
- Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm (ACST or ACDT)
South Australia observes daylight saving.
- ACST: Australian Central Standard Time is from early April to early October.
- ACDT: Australian Central Daylight Time is from early October to early April.
Do you want to provide feedback or lodge a complaint?
You can do so via our feedback and complaints page.