Administration of Commonwealth regulations to be scrutinised by Audit Committee

THE Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from a range of agencies on Friday, November 22, for its inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations.

Chair of the JCPAA, the Linda Burney MP, said, "Regulation, when it is administered effectively, delivers better public goods and services, creates certainty, facilitates growth and builds community confidence.

“Regulators must have proportionate and risk-based approaches to assessing compliance risk. Compliance and enforcement strategies must be informed by evidence, and actions to identify and address instances of non-compliance must aim to minimise harm.”

"The committee will examine the findings of five audit reports and hear from the relevant entities on their performance as regulators," Ms Burney said.

Friday 22 November 2024
Committee Room 2R1
Parliament House

9am - Management of non-compliance with the Therapeutic Goods Act for unapproved therapeutic goods—Department of Health and Aged Care*
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9.45am - Design and early implementation of residential aged care reforms—Department of Health and Aged Care, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission*

10.45am - Trade measurement compliance activities—Department of Industry, Science and Resources*

11.30am - Management and oversight of fraud control arrangements for the goods and services tax—Australian Taxation Office*

1pm - Regulation of Migration Agents—Department of Home Affairs*

1.45pm - Department of Finance*

* The Australian National Audit Office will also appear at each session.