One of the most crucial appointments the Albanese government must make soon is that of a new commonwealth auditor-general.
As reported, Grant Hehir, the 15th to hold the powerful position of chief public sector watchdog, announced last month that he would finish up this month after serving nine years of his statutory 10-year term.
He has kept his foot on the accelerator right up to the last minute, allowing no time to become a lame duck, to mix the metaphor.
It is difficult to overestimate how vital it is for a healthy administration to have a strong, independent auditor-general.
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