The objective of the audit was to assess whether the award of funding under the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages program was informed by appropriate departmental advice and that processes complied with the grants administration framework.

The primary purpose of the Commonwealth Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) is to stimulate Indigenous entrepreneurship and business development, providing Indigenous Australians with more opportunities to participate in the economy.

The NSW Government has commenced a review of federal financial relations. This discussion paper outlines options for reform.

This handbook is designed to ensure that the Cabinet observes conventions and principles and fulfils its central purpose of informed decision-making.

The Australian Parliament and the community need to be confident that public funds are being used to meet the genuine information needs of the community. The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Finance’s and selected entities’ implementation of the Australian government’s campaign advertising framework.