Audit Act 2008

The Auditor-General is authorised and required to act independently in relation to the performance of the functions of the Auditor-General and, subject to this Act and other written laws, has complete discretion in the performance of those functions.

In particular, the Auditor-General is not subject to direction from anyone in relation to – whether or not a particular audit is to be conducted; or the way in which a particular audit is to be conducted; or whether or not a particular report is to be made; or what is to be included in a particular report; or the priority to be given to any particular matter.