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ACAG Training Coordinator and Facilitator

ACAG is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Craig Neil to the position of ACAG Training Coordinator and Facilitator.  Mr Neil commenced in the role 1 August 2025 and brings extensive experience as a public sector Performance Auditor including as an independent consultant developing and delivering performance audit training with the Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) and as the Assistant Auditor-General in the New Zealand Office of the Auditor-General from 1999-2006. 

Mr Neil will lead the delivery of performance audit training for ACAG members.

Executive Director news

The ACAG Members thank Ms Rachel Portelli for her outstanding contribution as Executive Director, ACAG from 2016 to November 2023. During this time, Ms Portelli implemented robust governance and systems administration, strengthened stakeholder relationships, and positioned ACAG well to deliver on its Strategic Plan 2022-2025. The Members wish Ms Portelli well in her future endeavours.

On 20 November 2023, ACAG Members welcomed Ms Jenni Tierney as the newly appointed Executive Director of ACAG.  Ms Tierney brings with her extensive public sector executive and leadership experience across a range of policy areas. In partnership with the ACAG Executive, Ms Tierney will be responsible for maturing ACAG's strategy to strengthen the value of public sector auditing across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji.

New publication

ACAG is pleased to launch the Final Report on the Independence of Auditors General: A 2020 Update of a Survey of Australian and New Zealand Legislation