Terms of Reference

The Committee will examine:

  • Any matters contained in and associated with Auditor-General Report No. 26 2025–26: Defence’s Procurement of Infantry Fighting Vehicles (Land 400 Phase 3) with particular reference to: 
    • whether Defence conducted an effective tender process 
    • whether Defence established effective contracting arrangements to support the achievement of value for money outcomes

The Committee invites submissions to the inquiry, addressing the terms of reference, by Friday, 8 May 2026.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 4615
jcpaa@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

On 9 April 2026, the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit adopted an inquiry into Defence’s Procurement of Infantry Fighting Vehicles (Land 400 Phase 3). The inquiry will examine any matters contained in and associated with Auditor-General Report No. 26 2025–26: Defence’s Procurement of Infantry Fighting Vehicles (Land 400 Phase 3), with particular reference to the effectiveness of Defence’s tender process and contracting arrangements to support the achievement for value for money outcomes.

Track Inquiry

Inquiry Status

Accepting Submissions

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

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