Australia’s ABR: what the public register actually exposes
The Australian Business Register (ABR), managed by the Australian Taxation Office, provides an 11-digit identifier (ABN) for various entities, including companies, charities, and sole traders. This register is crucial for investigations into procurement, political donations, and subcontracting chains, offering details like legal names, status, and industry classifications. However, the ABR does not disclose ownership information such as directors or beneficial owners, which are typically found in ASIC company records. AI