Tax agent code shouldn’t invade right to mental health privacy
These new obligations will disincentivise seeking mental health treatment and cause fear that a diagnosis could trigger disclosure rules and hurt business.
Your health is a deeply private matter. That’s why Australia has laws governing the collection and disclosure of information regarding a person’s health.
And while stigma around mental health is thankfully reducing, how much you choose to reveal to others is still very much a personal choice.
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Ainslie van Onselen is the chief executive officer of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
