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What's new

21 June 2024

In October 2023, Queensland Treasury (QT) released its latest audit committee guidelines for departments and statutory bodies.

19 June 2024

What is risk appetite?

Risk appetite is used by organisations to drive decision-making, understand the extent of controls needed to manage risks, and assess how to take advantage of opportu

17 June 2024

As we all know, buildings are expensive to construct and maintain, but they are critical for the delivery of public services. If entities do not maintain their buildings well:

22 May 2024

A new reporting (and auditing) requirement has been introduced into the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act), affecting public companies from the 30 June 2024 financial year end.

Upcoming audits

Each year the government prepares a state budget identifying estimated revenues and expenses over the next 4 years.

Audit Status:
In progress

Bullying is a complex and ongoing issue that can have long-term effects on student engagement, learning and attendance on those involved, including bystanders.

Audit Status:
In progress

Forensic services play a critical role in criminal investigations. Police, prosecutors, and the courts rely on forensic services to help them identify, exonerate, prosecute, and convict people suspected of committing crimes.

Audit Status:
In progress

Audit committees are an important part of governance frameworks. Effective audit committees can catalyse better governance in entities. They help entities become more efficient, effective, and economical, and promote accountability, integrity, and transparency.

Audit Status:
In progress

Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the Games) in 9 years. The economic benefit is estimated to be $8.1 billion for Queensland, and $17.6 billion for Australia.

Audit Status:
In progress

Having safe, secure, and reliable water supplies are critical for the wellbeing of Queensland’s regional communities.

Audit Status:
In progress

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