An Australian Taxation Office whistleblower has argued he should be spared convictions because he was motivated by public interest, and his actions led to change within the federal agency.
Former debt collection officer, 49-year-old Richard Boyle, went public with concerns about the culture at the ATO in 2018 — marking the start of a years-long legal battle.
He had faced 66 charges but over time many were dropped, before he in May pleaded guilty to four counts under a deal struck with prosecutors.
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