Terms of reference

On 4 September 2025, the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit adopted an inquiry into the procurement of mandated national support and advocacy services for victims of child sexual abuse.

The Committee examined:

The tender and procurement processes being utilised by the Attorney-General’s department to seek providers of the required services

The lessons learned by the department in relation to these procurements and their current status.

The inquiry had particular regard to any matters contained in or associated with Auditor-General Report No. 44 of 2024–25: Conduct of Procurements Relating to Two New Child Sexual Abuse-related National Services.