Inquiry Focuses on Compliance and Technology
On 29th April 2026, the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) plans to conduct a public hearing. This session aims to scrutinize the Commonwealth Financial Statements for the fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Focusing on themes identified by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), this hearing is part of an ongoing inquiry into these financial statements. Entity compliance with legislation, particularly section 83 of the Constitution, IT control environments, and the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence within the public service are the main areas of interest.
Josh Burns MP, Committee Chair, emphasised the importance of the event, stating, “This hearing provides the Committee an opportunity to examine key themes identified through the Australian National Audit Office’s audit of the Commonwealth Financial Statements.”
Details of the Hearing
Scheduled from 9.30am to 12.30pm AEST, the hearing will take place at location 2R1 and will be accessible online. Officials from diverse agencies, including the ANAO, Australian Centre for Agricultural Research, and various government departments, will be present as witnesses.
Beginning at 9.30am, Session 1 will discuss compliance with legislation. Representatives from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, along with others, will participate until 10.25am. The next session, from 10.30am to 11.20am, will delve into IT control environments, featuring input from the Department of Defence, Department of Finance, and NBN Co Limited.
Running from 11.35am to 12.30pm, Session 3 will focus on the increasing use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. Contributors will include the Australian Public Service Commission, Australian Taxation Office, and Digital Transformation Agency.
Broadcast live on the Parliament House website, additional details about the inquiry, including the terms of reference and public hearings, can be found on the Committee’s webpage.
For media inquiries, contact Kitty Middleton at the Office of Josh Burns MP, reachable at 0429 044 218. For background information, contact the Committee Secretariat at 02 6277 4615.
The Committee’s website offers more information, including the ability to make submissions, read existing submissions, and track upcoming public hearings. Visitors can also subscribe to email updates by using the ‘Track Committee’ feature on the site.
Last updated: 28 April 2026, 4:04 pm
