Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Business of the house

Victorian Auditor-General’s Office

Financial audit

The PRESIDENT (13:55): I have a message from the Assembly:

The Legislative Assembly have agreed to the following resolution:

That under section 79 of the Audit Act 1994, Mr Kenneth Weldin of PKF Melbourne Audit and Assurance be appointed for a period of 12 months:

(1) to conduct the financial audit of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office for the financial year ending 30 June 2024;

(2) in accordance with the Agreement for the Provision of Services for the Financial Audit of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office; and

(3) at a fixed fee level of remuneration of $46,100 (plus GST) for audit services for the year ending 30 June 2024;

which is presented for the agreement of the Legislative Council.

Jaclyn SYMES (Northern Victoria – Attorney-General, Minister for Emergency Services) (13:56): I move, by leave:

That the message be taken into consideration forthwith.

Motion agreed to.

Jaclyn SYMES: I move, by leave:

That:

(1) the Council agrees with the Assembly and resolves, That under section 79 of the Audit Act 1994, Mr Kenneth Weldin of PKF Melbourne Audit and Assurance be appointed for a period of 12 months:

(a) to conduct the financial audit of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office for the financial year ending 30 June 2024;

(b) in accordance with the agreement for the provision of services for the financial audit of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office;

(c) at a fixed fee level of remuneration of $46,100 (plus GST) for audit services for the year ending 30 June 2024; and

(2) a message be sent to the Assembly informing them that the Council have agreed with the Assembly’s resolution.

Motion agreed to.