2022 Coaldrake review
On 28 June 2022, Professor Coaldrake provided his final report titled: Review of culture and accountability in the Queensland public sector to the Premier of Queensland.
The review included an examination of the legislation underpinning the state's integrity framework and the final report contained recommendations on strengthening the independence of the Auditor-General. The report also stated that the government should address the recommendations made in previous external reviews of QAO on improving the Auditor-General’s independence. These recommendations have largely been addressed through amendments to the Auditor-General Act 2009.
The Auditor-General made a submission to Professor Coaldrake’s review, drawing on information made public via previous inquiries and strategic reviews of QAO, and parliamentary committee briefings.
QAO submission
2017 strategic review
The Strategic Review of the Queensland Audit Office 2017 was tabled in parliament on 23 March 2017. We supported all of the recommendations made by the 2017 reviewers and publicly reported on their implementation in our annual report.
2017 Strategic review report
2013 Finance and Administration Committee inquiry
In September 2013, the then parliamentary committee, Finance and Administration Committee (FAC), commenced an inquiry into the legislative arrangements assuring the Queensland Auditor-General's independence. The inquiry concluded in 2016 without the committee making any recommendations. On 23 October 2013, QAO provided a submission to the inquiry. The committee's report can be read here.
QAO submission
2010 strategic review
2010 strategic review report
2004 strategic review
2004 strategic review report