Auditor General’s reports on major defence projects removed by parliamentary committee

A parliamentary committee has decided to end the publication of the Auditor-General’s Major Projects Report, which has tracked the progress of significant military acquisitions since 2008. This shift raises concerns over transparency, as the military’s largest projects are notoriously delayed and over budget, with current acquisitions reported to be over 37 years behind schedule. Critics, including former Defence officials, warn that this change will hinder public accountability and obscure vital information about project performance.

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