Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00356:front:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00356
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Character Range: 5639–7977

Purpose for which information‑gathering powers may be used
32 Power of Auditor‑General to obtain information
33 Access to premises etc.
35 Self‑incrimination no excuse
Division 2—Confidentiality of information
36 Confidentiality of information
37 Sensitive information not to be included in public reports
Part 6—The Australian National Audit Office
38 Establishment
39 Function
40 Staff
Part 7—Audit of the Australian National Audit Office
Division 1—The Independent Auditor
41 Independent Auditor
42 Appointment, conditions etc. for Independent Auditor
43 Independent Auditor to have regard to audit priorities of Parliament etc.
Division 2—Audit of the Australian National Audit Office
44 Audit of annual financial statements
45 Performance audit
46 Sensitive information not to be included in public reports
Division 3—Miscellaneous
47 Independent Auditor to have same access powers etc. as Auditor‑General
48 Confidentiality of information
49 Indemnity
Part 8—Miscellaneous
50 Guaranteed availability of parliamentary appropriations
51 Auditor‑General may approve expenditure
53 Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit may request draft estimates for Audit Office
54 Provision of information to the Minister or the Finance Minister
55 Indemnity
56 Modifications of Act for intelligence or security agency etc.
56A Constitutional safety net
57 Regulations
Schedule 1—Appointment, conditions of appointment etc. for Auditor‑General
1 Appointment of Auditor‑General
2 Minister must refer recommendation for appointment of Auditor‑General to the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit
3 Remuneration of Auditor‑General
4 Recreation leave etc.
5 Resignation
6 Removal from office etc.
7 Acting appointment
Schedule 2—Appointment, conditions of appointment etc. for Independent Auditor
1 Appointment of Independent Auditor
2 Minister must refer recommendation for appointment of Independent Auditor to the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit
3 Remuneration of Independent Auditor
4 Resignation
5 Removal from office etc.
6 Acting appointment
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
An Act to provide for the appointment of an Auditor‑General, to set out the functions of the Auditor‑General, and for related purposes

Part 1—Preliminary