Aug 11, 2026 – 5.40pmTax officials have alleged that one of the companies in the sprawling corporate structure behind Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality Group submitted more than $1 billion in spending as part of a sham arrangement that resulted in it receiving almost $80 million in GST refunds.The business dealings of Public Hospitality and Adgemis are being scrutinised in a special examination in the Federal Court. The examination was handed documents from Australian Taxation Office reviews that alleged one entity, JAGA Group Constructions, had claimed spending of $1.05 billion and $78 million in GST refunds between March 2021 and July 2024.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
ATO alleges Adgemis companies were involved in $1b sham tax scheme
The ex-publican’s business affairs are being examined in court, with the ATO revealing it believes millions of dollars in refunds were inappropriately claimed.
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