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Latest reports

Rehabilitating and reintegrating prisoners

Report 1: 2026–27

Accessing Legal Aid Queensland’s representation services

Report 17: 2025–26

Follow-up audit: Delivering social housing services

Report 16: 2025–26

Education 2025

Report 15: 2025–26

Managing funding from the mental health levy

Report 14: 2025–26

Managing third-party cyber security risks

Report 13: 2025–26

What's new

20 July 2026

This blog is for preparers of financial statements for whole-of-government reporting entities, those charged with governance at those entities, and users of their financial statements. 

13 July 2026

Public sector entities must disclose the total remuneration they pay to key management personnel (KMP).

12 June 2026

The Queensland Audit Office reports to parliament Insights on audit committe

1 June 2026

Over the decades, accountants have embraced new technology to help them in their day-to-day work.

Upcoming audits

Queensland’s 16 hospital and health service boards oversee the quality and safety of their hospital and health services. They are required to have safety and quality committees.

Audit Status:
In progress

Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 came into effect in April 2023 and provides practical guidance to prevent harm from psychosocial hazards at work. 

Audit Status:
In progress

For most Queenslanders, travelling on the state’s roads is a regular part of life. Unfortunately, road crashes disrupt this too often, and the cost of them is too high.

Audit Status:
In progress

The Queensland Government owns commercialised businesses in energy, water, rail, and ports. It established these businesses on behalf of Queenslanders to efficiently provide services and infrastructure critical to the economy and state.

Audit Status:
Planned

Bushfires are a major and growing risk for Queensland. The state’s fire season is lengthening, and climate change is driving more intense and frequent bushfires.

Audit Status:
Planned

Mining, including of critical minerals, is a major contributor to Queensland’s economy. Critical minerals is a growing industry, driven by the energy transition and increasing demand for technology, which is reliant on critical mineral resources.

Audit Status:
Planned

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