This report summarises the audit results of Queensland Health entities, which include the Department of Health and 16 hospital and health services. It also summarises the audit results for 13 hospital foundations, 5 other statutory bodies, and 3 entities controlled by other health entities. In addition, it looks at the sector’s financial performance and sustainability, asset management, and demand for health services.

Queensland’s health sector entities work together to provide accessible healthcare for the state and support the wellbeing of people in their communities. They do this while facing financial pressures, increasing demand for services, workforce pressures, and an ageing and growing population. 

Key findings

• Health sector entities’ financial statements are reliable and their internal controls are also generally effective. 
• Deficiencies continue to be found in information technology access and security controls. As health entities are considered attractive targets by cyber criminals, more timely action needs to be taken to resolve the deficiencies. 
• Emergency departments continue to not meet the 4-hour target to treat and discharge patients, as is the case with other states and territories.
• Queensland Health referred more specialist outpatients for treatment during the year than last year, but it continues to fall behind on its time targets. The number of outpatients classified as ‘long waits’ has grown by 15% in 2025.