Nicholas Shizas
Nicholas Shizas is Deputy Commissioner and Chief General Counsel at the Australian Taxation Office based in Sydney. Nicholas has over 18 years of experience as a lawyer including as a leader in the ATO's taxation litigation practices and is currently responsible for the ATO’s general law risks and provides strategic legal advice on a wide range of significant issues. Nicholas is also accountable for the ATO’s Internal Audit and Integrity functions.
As the ATO Integrity and Privacy Champion, Nicholas has driven initiatives that embed ethical leadership, enhance integrity frameworks, and support staff navigating complex issues. Nicholas is committed to strengthening capability, integrity, and collaboration within the Commonwealth legal profession.