Peter Ristevski

Member’s name: Peter Ristevski
Date of Hearing: 15 May 2021
Division: New South Wales
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing

On 15 May 2021 the Disciplinary Tribunal found that Mr Peter Ristevski breached Article 39(a)(ii)F of the 14 May 2019 Constitution (the Constitution):

in that he had “been the subject of an adverse finding that has not been overturned on appeal in relation to the Member’s conduct, competence or recognition by any Court, professional body, statutory or other regulatory authority in any jurisdiction” in respect of the decision of the AAT dated 10 September 2020 (AAT Decision) which:

3. affirmed the decision of the Tax practitioners Board (TPB) dated 19 September 2019 (TPB Decision) to terminate Mr Ristevski’s registration as a tax agent under paragraph 405(1)(b) of the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA); and
4. varied the TPB Decision to determine that Mr Ristevski may not apply for registration for a period of five (5) years, to four (4) years from 12 February 2020 under section 40-25(11) TASA

in accordance with an agreement between Mr Ristevski and the TPB in respect of Mr Ristevski’s appeal of the TPB Decision.

Mr Ristevski attended the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and admitted the Complaint.

Penalty and costs

The Disciplinary Tribunal found the Complaint sustained and imposed the following penalty:

• forfeiture of membership.

The following condition was imposed:

• not eligible for readmission to membership of CPA Australia until 12 February 2024.

The Disciplinary Tribunal imposed the following costs to be paid $2458.