On 4 July 2024, the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit adopted an inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations.

The Committee will examine how Commonwealth entities assess compliance risk, inform compliance and enforcement strategies, and identify and address incidences of non-compliance with Commonwealth rules and regulations. Performance and evaluation frameworks for compliance with Commonwealth regulations will also be assessed.
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 Agent

The Committee invites submissions to the inquiry addressing the terms of reference by 
Thursday, 15 August 2024.