On 9 March 2023 the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit adopted an inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report (MPR), including any matters contained and associated with the following Auditor-General Reports:
• Auditor-General Report No. 13 2021–22: 2020–21 Major Projects Report
• Auditor-General Report No.12 2022–23: 2021–22 Major Projects Report
This review will also make specific consideration of the scope and guidelines which underly the MPR, to assess whether the MPR process continues to provide appropriate transparency and accountability to the Parliament in relation to Defence's capability acquisition expenditure and remains fit for purpose into the future.
Submissions to the inquiry from interested parties are welcomed. Submissions close on Friday 21 April 2023.