Crocodile Dundee: Oz tax authorities 'bullies'

The man famed for the phrase 'throw another shrimp on the barbie' has labelled the Australian Tax Office (ATO) as 'bullies'.

Paul Hogan was speaking at a press conference for a new film project when he accused the ATO of harrassment and bullying behaviour stemming from allegations of tax evasion, according to Australia's smh.com.au

'Some friends of mine and people I trust are being harassed by the government bullies... but we'll get 'em in the end,' he said.

Operation Wickenby is being undertaken to investigate Hogan's tax affairs, as well as a string of other Australian sports stars, entertainers and business people.

Hogan has continually objected to being called a tax cheat, arguing he had paid his dues.

'I'm just waiting for the big apology. "Sorry, Mr Hogan, that we branded you a fraud, international tax wizard - I like that part - and money launderer and gun runner. We sort of jumped in and we were wrong and I apologise." That's not going to happen but it should,' he said.

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