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22/04/2025

Audit committees

A good audit committee is integral to good corporate governance of Commonwealth entities and can assist the accountable authority in meeting their duties and responsibilities under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).

How to set-up and manage an audit committee#

Role of audit committees, guidance, charter, sourcing independent members.

Information for audit committee members#

Legislation, guidance, recommended resources, eLearning.

Audit committee disclosure requirements FAQs #

Addressing updated annual reporting requirements for audit committees

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