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.