We are one of the state’s oldest organisations and are an integral part of Queensland’s system of government. 

The first Auditor-General was appointed in 1860. Since then, legislation about financial accountability in the public sector has been introduced and updated in response to changes in the public sector and Queenslanders' needs for increased accountability and transparency in government. 

Here is a list of Queensland's Auditor-Generals:

Rachel Vagg2024–
Brendan Worrall2017–2024
Andrew M Greaves2011–2016
Glenn G Poole2004–2011
Len J Scanlan1997–2004
Barrie M Rollason1992–1997
Patrick B Nolan1989–1992
Vincent C Doyle1984–1989
Patrick N Craven1982–1984
Arthur J Peel, ISO1978–1981
Sir Allen Sewell, ISO1970–1977
Norman E Kropp, ISO1967–1969
Cecil E Petersen, ISO1960–1967
Richard L Murray, OBE1954–1959
Edward A Crosser1948–1953
John D Ross1939–1948
George L Beal, ISO1926–1939
Mure H Robertson1915–1926
Thomas W Connah 1907–1915
Thomas M King, ISO1901–1907
Edward Deshon1889–1901
William L G Drew1877–1889
Frederick O Darvall1867–1877
Henry Buckley1860–1867

 

In memoriam – vale Vincent C Doyle, former Auditor-General

In June 2023, we were saddened to hear of the passing of former Auditor-General, Vincent C Doyle. Vince is recognised for his distinguished 40-year career of service to Queensland. As Auditor-General from 1984–1989, among other achievements, Vince delivered the audit office’s first annual report in 1988. The report imparted more background on the role of the office, in response to the 1987 Fitzgerald Inquiry. Vince had already taken steps to improve parliament and the public’s understanding of the Auditor-General’s charter, and this first annual report provided further transparency around the office’s operations. Some of our current-day staff served with Vince as graduates or new starters, and as today’s QAO, we send our condolences to Vince’s family and friends.