Management of the SmartGate contracts

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In-progress Performance audit

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Due to table: March, 2027

Portfolio

Home Affairs

Entity

Department of Home Affairs

Contact

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Activity

Procurement

Sector

Border

The objective of this audit is to assess whether the Department of Home Affairs is effectively managing the SmartGate contracts to achieve value for money through secure, fast and efficient facilitation of travellers across Australia’s borders.

Audit criteria

The ANAO proposes to examine:

Are there fit for purpose contract management frameworks in place?
Has contractor performance been effectively managed?