Audit objective and criteria The objective of the audit was to assess the establishment and administration of the Australian Border Force’s framework to ensure the lawful exercise of powers in accordance with applicable legislation. To form a conclusion against the audit objective, the ANAO adopted the following high-level audit criteria: Is there an effective accountability...

Background The WestConnex project in Sydney is one of Australia’s largest land transport infrastructure projects. As of December 2016, it was being delivered progressively through three main stages, which have a current estimated total cost of $16.8 billion. It is also the first road project to receive Australian Government support through the provision of a...

Background The objective of the audit was to assess the extent to which the Department of the Environment and Energy has implemented the recommendations from ANAO Report No. 43 2013–14 and strengthened its framework for the delivery of its regulatory activities. To form a conclusion against the audit objective, the ANAO adopted the following high...

Audit objective and criteria The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ implementation of the new biosecurity legislative framework. To form a conclusion against this objective, the ANAO adopted the following high-level criteria: Was a robust governance and project management framework in place to support...

This audit assessed whether the Department of Immigration and Border Protection adopted sound contract management practices for the delivery of garrison support and welfare services for offshore processing centres in Nauru and Manus Island. Audit objective, scope and criteria The objective of the audit was to assess whether DIBP had appropriately established and managed the...