Terms of Reference

The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will inquire into and report on Commonwealth procurement with a view to improving the culture of how procurement rules and guidelines are implemented across the Australian Public Service.

The inquiry will have particular regard to: 

  • Any matters contained in or connected with the following Auditor-General's reports:
  • No. 6 (2021-22) Management of the Civil Maritime Surveillance Services Contract
  • No. 15 (2021-22) Department of Defence’s Procurement of Six Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats
  • No. 30 (2021-22) Procurement by the National Capital Authority
  • No. 42 (2021-22) Procurement of Delivery Partners for the Entrepreneurs’ Programme
  • No. 5 (2022-23) Digital Transformation Agency’s Procurement of ICT Related Services
  • The views of the Auditor-General, Department of Finance and other interested parties in relation to Commonwealth procurement and demonstrating value for money through competition, probity, and strong contract management.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 4615
jcpaa@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit will inquire into and report on Commonwealth procurement, with a focus on matters contained in and associated with Auditor-General Reports 6, 15, 30, 42 (2021-22) and 5 (2022-23).



Past Public Hearings

14 Apr 2023: Canberra
30 Mar 2023: Canberra
03 Mar 2023: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Report Tabled

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