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Auditor Proud Day – Proudly Queensland, proudly independent
On Auditor Proud Day this year, I am honoured to reflect on 31 years with the Queensland Audit Office (QAO), during which I have had the privilege of serving Queenslanders in a unique and meaningful way.
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