Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Business of the house

Victorian Auditor-General’s Office

Financial audit

The PRESIDENT (13:09): I have received a message from the Legislative Assembly:

The Legislative Assembly has agreed to the following resolution –

That:

Under section 79 of the Audit Act 1994, Andrew Wehrens of Nexia Melbourne Audit be appointed for a period of four years:

(a) to conduct the financial audits of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office for the financial years 2024–25 to 2027–28;

(b) in accordance with the Terms, Conditions and Specifications set out in the Request for Tender issued on 11 June 2024; and

(c) at the fixed fees of:

(i) $40,000 (plus GST) for audit services for the year ending 30 June 2025;

(ii) $41,000 (plus GST) for audit services for the year ending 30 June 2026;

(iii) $42,000 (plus GST) for audit services for the year ending 30 June 2027;

(iv) $43,000 (plus GST) for audit services for the year ending 30 June 2028.

which is presented for the agreement of the Legislative Council.

Lizzie BLANDTHORN (Western Metropolitan – Minister for Children, Minister for Disability) (13:10): I move, by leave:

That the message be taken into consideration forthwith.

Motion agreed to.

Lizzie BLANDTHORN: I move:

That the Council agrees with the Assembly to appoint Andrew Wehrens of Nexia Melbourne Audit for a period of four years to conduct the financial audits of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office for the financial years 2024–25 to 2027–28.

Motion agreed to.