The audit gods giveth again. ANAO unveils its hit list for 2025-26, with Defence, Finance, Tax and AI governance firmly in the frame.

The Rinehart, Medich and Lowy families are among the nation’s rich listers shielding the activity of their charitable foundations from the public eye.

Redbridge Group Director Simon Welsh says Australians are “increasingly reliant” on public services. Mr Welsh told Sky News Australia that the cost-of-living crisis is making people “return back” to ...