Committee Details

Oversight of the Auditor-General

The committee has responsibilities under the Auditor-General Act 2009 and the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly for oversight of the Queensland Auditor-General.

The committee's role is to:

• monitor and review the performance by the Auditor-General of the Auditor-General’s functions
• report to the Legislative Assembly on:
  • any matter concerning the Auditor-General’s functions or the performance of the Auditor-General’s functions that the committee considers should be drawn to the attention of the Legislative Assembly
  • any changes to the functions, structures and procedures of the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) that are desirable for more effective operation of the QAO or the Auditor-General Act 2009
• examine the annual report of the QAO and, if appropriate, comment on any aspect of the report
• examine five-yearly strategic review reports when tabled and, if appropriate, comment on any aspect of the report and make recommendations.

In addition, the Auditor-General Act 2009 requires that the committee be consulted on:

• the QAO’s strategic audit plan
• the proposed budget for the QAO for each financial year
• the five-yearly strategic review of the QAO, including the terms of reference and the appointment of the strategic reviewer
• the selection process for, and appointment of, a person as Auditor-General
• a motion to remove or suspend the Auditor-General.

More information on the Queensland Audit Office and the Auditor-General can be found here.

Public proceedings

REPORTs

The committee tabled Report No. 5, 58th Parliament – Queensland Audit Office Annual Report 2023-24 on 11 April 2025.