The issue of rental affordability featured prominently in the 2007 Federal Election and was a priority for the incoming Government. Subsequently the elected Government commenced planning for the implementation of a new affordable housing initiative. The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) was officially launched by the then Minister for Housing and the then Treasurer, on...

Audit objective and criteria The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s regulation of permits and approvals within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. To form a conclusion against this objective, the ANAO adopted the following high-level criteria:

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s regulation of unsolicited communications. To form a conclusion against this audit objective, the ANAO adopted the following high-level criteria: an appropriate framework for assessing and mitigating risks and an effective strategy for monitoring compliance have been established; an...

This audit assessed the effectiveness of the administration of procurement initiatives to support opportunities for Indigenous Australians. Audit objective, criteria and scope The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the administration of procurement initiatives to support opportunities for Indigenous Australians. To conclude against this objective the ANAO adopted high-level criteria which...

This audit assessed the effectiveness of the Australian Taxation Office’s administration of capital gains tax for individual and small business taxpayers. To form a conclusion against this objective, the ANAO adopted the following high-level criteria: management arrangements support the effective administration of CGT for individual and small business taxpayers; compliance risks are assessed and a...