Browse our range of publications including performance and financial statement audit reports, assurance review reports, information reports and annual reports.
Management of non-compliance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 for unapproved therapeutic goods

Please direct enquiries through our contact page.
To assess the effectiveness of the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s management of non-compliance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 for unapproved therapeutic goods.
Audit criteria
The ANAO proposes to examine the following:
- Has the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) established an effective compliance strategy for unapproved therapeutic goods?
- Are the TGA’s activities for identifying non-compliance for unapproved therapeutic goods effective?
- Are the TGA’s activities for preventing and addressing non-compliance for unapproved therapeutic goods effective?
Contribute to this audit
The ANAO welcomes members of the public contributing information for consideration when conducting performance audits. Performance audits involve the independent and objective assessment of the administration of an entity or body’s programs, policies, projects or activities. They also examine how well administrative support systems operate.
The ANAO does not have a role in commenting on the merits of government policy but focuses on assessing the efficient and effective implementation of government programs, including the achievement of their intended benefits.
The audit you have selected is currently collecting audit evidence and is seeking input from members of the public. We particularly value information that deals with significant matters or insights into the administration of the subject of this audit. Information can be submitted either by uploading a file, or by entering your information into the comments box below.
While your contribution will be considered, and handled with care, you will not automatically receive feedback about your contribution. However, if you provide your contact details, you may be contacted regarding your contribution.
Please note that contributions are intermittently monitored. We aim to consider all contributions within 14 days of receipt.
We anticipate accepting contributions to this audit until Sunday 30 April 2023.