Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit
Current Inquiries
- Inquiry into the 2023-24 Major Projects Report
Status: Accepting Submissions
Date Referred: 31 July 2025
On 31 July 2025, the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit adopted an inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report (MPR) 2023-24, including any matters contained and associated with Auditor-General Report No. 20 of 2024–25:
2023–24 Major Projects Report.
The Committee invites submissions to the inquiry addressing the terms of reference by
Thursday, 11 September 2025.
- Inquiry into the effectiveness of Australia's National Anti-Doping Scheme
Status: Accepting Submissions
Date Referred: 04 September 2025
Next Hearing: 31 October 2025
On 4 September 2025, the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit adopted an inquiry into the effectiveness of Australia’s National Anti-Doping Scheme. The inquiry will examine the existing frameworks underpinning this scheme, including their management and operation, to determine if they are fit for purpose to protect the integrity of Australian sport by detecting and preventing unlawful drug use by athletes.
The Committee invites submissions to the inquiry addressing the terms of reference by Friday 17 October 2025.
- Inquiry into the procurement of mandated national support and advocacy services for victims of child sexual abuse
Status: Accepting Submissions
Date Referred: 04 September 2025
Next Hearing: 31 October 2025
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 inquiry will specifically examine the tender and procurement processes being used by the Attorney General’s department.
The Committee invites submission to the inquiry addressing the terms of reference by Friday 17 October 2025.
Important notice: while the Committee acknowledges the importance and impact of the experiences shared with the Royal Commission, this inquiry cannot consider individual cases or provide advice on personal matters.
For Commonwealth Departments and Agencies
Government Responses
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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