The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) provides essential services to the Australian Parliament. The objective of the audit was to assess whether the DPS has an effective baseline of cyber security controls. It found governance processes for cyber security were established but risk assessment, acceptance and communication were of limited effectiveness.

The objective of the audit was to assess whether Indigenous corporations are being effectively supported and regulated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006. It found the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) has largely fit-for-purpose governance arrangements. ORIC's support and regulation of Indigenous corporations under the Act is partly...

This report consolidates independent analysis with respect to Australian National University's (ANU’s) financial management. In October 2024, the ANU commenced implementation of Renew ANU, to restructure the university and reduce the operating budget. The report found that the Renew ANU savings target was approved without sufficient understanding of the problem, the options available or implementation...

The Census is Australia’s largest data collection exercise and has followed a digital-first approach since 2016. The objective of this audit was to assess the readiness of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ cyber security arrangements for the 2026 Census. To be ready for the 2026 Census, the ABS must address key remaining cyber security vulnerabilities.

Australia relies on the Collins class submarines as a core element of its maritime defence capability. A Life of Type Extension (LOTE) is required to maintain submarine capability and availability until Australia transitions to a future nuclear‑powered submarine fleet under AUKUS. This audit reviews the effectiveness of planning and implementation of the LOTE project to...