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Chapter 1 Introduction

Background to the review

1.1                   The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has a statutory duty to examine all reports of the Auditor-General that are presented to the Australian Parliament, and report the results of its deliberations to both Houses of Parliament. In selecting audit reports for detailed review, the Committee considers factors such as:

1.2                   The Committee reviewed the nine audit reports presented to Parliament by the Auditor-General between August and November 2012.  

1.3                   The Committee decided to focus on recent developments in Indigenous service delivery, and in doing so selected Audit Report No.8 2012–13 Australian Government Coordination Arrangements for Indigenous Programs for detailed review.

1.4                   The Committee decided to expand the inquiry to obtain a fuller picture of the issues facing Indigenous service delivery at a range of levels by:

1.5                   Public hearings were held in Canberra on:

The Committee’s report

1.6                   This report of the Committee’s examination draws attention to the main issues raised at the respective public hearings, in submissions and in responses to questions on notice. Where appropriate, the Committee has commented on unresolved or contentious issues, and has made recommendations.

1.7                   The Committee’s report is structured as follows:

1.8                   The following appendices provide additional information:

1.9                   A copy of this report, transcripts of hearings and submissions—including responses to the Committee’s written questions—are available on the Committee’s website: www.aph.gov.au/jcpaa

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