Robert Oakeshott (Lyne, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. The Commonwealth Grant Guidelines state that 'agencies are responsible for advising their ministers on the requirements of the Commonwealth Grant Guidelines, and must take appropriate and timely steps to do so'. Today the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit released two lists, one of 33 instances and one of 11 instances in which the Commonwealth Grant Guidelines have not been followed. What assurances, therefore, can the Prime Minister give the House that all ministers will make sure all agencies follow their obligations under these Commonwealth Grant Guidelines?

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