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The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Defence’s (Defence) administration of investigations.

Audit criteria

The ANAO proposes to examine:

  • Has Defence established fit‐for‐purpose arrangements for the conduct of investigations?
  • Has Defence effectively implemented its arrangements for investigations?

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  1. Audit criteria
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