FRCS Hosts Strategic Mission from Australian Taxation Office
FRCS successfully hosted a three-day strategic mission from the ATO recently, marking a significant milestone in bilateral tax administration partnership operated under the Vuvale Partnership Agreement between Fiji and Australia.
The distinguished ATO delegation was led by Ms. Cathy Purcell, Assistant Commissioner – International Relations, Capacity Building, MAP and Transparency, accompanied by Ms. Isabelle Hu, Fiji Program Manager; Mr. Adam Johnson, Director Risk, and Intelligence; and Mr. Howard Sun, Director Business Systems.
The mission operated under the framework of the ATO and FRCS Tax Partnership (AFTP), with three primary objectives:
- Formally concluding the current partnership program while gaining comprehensive insight into FRCS’s strategic vision and future priorities.
- Conducting a comprehensive performance review of business risk functions and providing targeted support to enhance compliance capabilities.
- Evaluating existing system processes and recommending improvements to operational efficiency.
Ms. Cathy Purcell gained the comprehensive insights how each technical assistance provided by ATO has enhanced and added value to the business operation of FRCS and tremendously contributing towards the strategic objectives of FRCS such customer engagement and revenue collection.
Ms. Purcell also had an official visit to FRCS offices located in Sigatoka and Nadi to obtain the better understanding of the operations of outer ports and how it contributes in serving the customers of FRCS.
FRCS greatly appreciates assistance from ATO which has improved its operational capacity and service delivery.
Last Updated - February 4, 2026