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:
| Brendan Worrall | 2017 |
| Andrew M Greaves | 2011 – 2016 |
| Glenn G Poole | 2004 – 2011 |
| Len J Scanlan | 1997 – 2004 |
| Barrie M Rollason | 1992 – 1997 |
| Patrick B Nolan | 1989 – 1992 |
| Vincent C Doyle | 1984 – 1989 |
| Patrick N Craven | 1982 – 1984 |
| Arthur J Peel, ISO | 1978 – 1981 |
| Sir Allen Sewell, ISO | 1970 – 1977 |
| Norman E Kropp, ISO | 1967 – 1969 |
| Cecil E Petersen, ISO | 1960 – 1967 |
| Richard L Murray, OBE | 1954 – 1959 |
| Edward A Crosser | 1948 – 1953 |
| John D Ross | 1939 – 1948 |
| George L Beal, ISO | 1926 – 1939 |
| Mure H Robertson | 1915 – 1926 |
| Thomas W Connah | 1907 – 1915 |
| Thomas M King, ISO | 1901 – 1907 |
| Edward Deshon | 1889 – 1901 |
| William L G Drew | 1877 – 1889 |
| Frederick O Darvall | 1867 – 1877 |
| Henry Buckley | 1860 – 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.