The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from a range of agencies on Friday, 22 November 2024 for its inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations.

Media release issue date: Thursday, 21 November 2024

The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from a range of agencies on Friday, 22 November 2024 for its inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations. The Chair of the JCPAA, the Hon Linda Burney MP, said that “regulation, when it is administered effectively, delivers better public goods and services, creates certainty, facilitates growth and builds community confidence.” “Regulators must have proportionate and risk-based approaches to assessing compliance risk. Compliance and enforcement strategies must be informed by evidence, and actions to identify and address instances of non-compliance must aim to minimise harm.” Ms Burney stated, “the Committee will examine the findings of five audit reports and hear from the relevant entities on their performance as regulators.” Friday 22 November 2024 Committee Room 2R1 Parliament House 9.00am Management of non-compliance with the Therapeutic Goods Act for unapproved therapeutic goods—Department of Health and Aged Care* 9.45am Design and early implementation of residential aged care reforms—Department of Health and Aged Care, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission* 10.45am Trade measurement compliance activities—Department of Industry, Science and Resources* 11.30am Management and oversight of fraud control arrangements for the goods and services tax—Australian Taxation Office* 1.00pm Regulation of Migration Agents—Department of Home Affairs* 1.45pm Department of Finance* * The Australian National Audit Office will also appear at each session. Media inquiries Hon Linda Burney MP, Chair of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit Electorate office: (02) 9587 1555. For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4615 jcpaa@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has commenced an inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations.

Media release issue date: Friday, 5 July 2024

The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has commenced an inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations. The Chair of the JCPAA, Mr Julian Hill MP, said that “compliance with Commonwealth regulations is critical to achieving policy outcomes. Numerous Commonwealth agencies have to police regulatory compliance with limited resources, hence proper evidence-based risk-based activities are essential to focus limited resources.” Mr Hill further commented that “this inquiry will examine how agencies assess compliance risk, inform compliance and enforcement strategies, and identify and address incidences of non-compliance with Commonwealth rules and regulations. The Parliament provides regulatory power to agencies, and we will assess the extent to which full and appropriate use is being made of these powers.” The inquiry will have particular regard to any matters contained in or connected to the following Auditor-General Reports: Auditor-General Report No.3 of 2023–24 Management of Non-Compliance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 for Unapproved Therapeutic Goods Auditor-General Report No.5 of 2023–24 Trade Measurement Compliance Activities Auditor-General Report No.8 of 2023–24 Design and Early Implementation of Residential Aged Care Reforms Auditor-General Report No. 15 of 2023–24 Australian Taxation Office’s Management and Oversight of Fraud Control Arrangements for the Goods and Services Tax Auditor-General Report No.26 of 2023–24 Department of Home Affairs’ Regulation of Migration Agents Submissions to the inquiry addressing the terms of reference are invited by Thursday, 15 August 2024. Details of the inquiry – including the submissions received and public hearings – will be made available on the Inquiry website. Media inquiries Mr Julian Hill MP, Chair of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit on (03) 9791 7770 (Electorate Office) or via Laura Hooper 0422 85 1127. For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 4615 jcpaa@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.