Dr Caralee McLiesh PSM was appointed as the 16th Auditor-General for Australia with effect from 4 November 2024. Prior to her appointment, Caralee served as the Secretary and Chief Executive of the New Zealand Treasury for five years, where she led the Treasury and its advice through the COVID-19 pandemic and worked with the New Zealand Government to deliver budgets and a range of legislative and policy reforms. Between 2008 and 2019, Caralee served in the New South Wales public service.

Karen Hogan was appointed Auditor General of Canada in June 2020. In her role, she provides independent information and advice to Parliament and Northern Legislative Assemblies on the management of public funds and government programs. Karen is passionate about public sector auditing and is committed to making complex issues related to governance, public programs, and the stewardship of public resources more accessible and understandable for all Canadians.

Iain is CIPFA’s Director of Public Financial Management leading CIPFA’s policy, public affairs and standard setting work. He also oversees CIPFA’s professional qualifications including the new Performance Audit Qualification (PfAQ) as well as the Institute’s broader membership offer and engagement. Working with public sector organisations has always been a conscious choice and he is proud to continue this work with CIPFA in the UK and globally.

Associate Professor Amy Nethery is a political sociologist at Deakin University. As co-Director of the Parliamentary Research Unit, her research is dedicated to enhancing democratic institutions by strengthening their representative functions and promoting inclusive and participatory governance.

Peter is the Assistant Auditor-General, Parliamentary Reports and Services at the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office. Peter has held a number of statutory offices in the Tasmanian Government related to consumer protection, building, energy safety, occupational licensing and safeguarding. He has also held senior executive positions in the Victorian Government relating to skills and training, infrastructure and regulation.