Accountability

Who's responsible

The five Commonwealth entities that authorise, deliver and audit foreign aid and housing spending. Every contact below is public and confirmed against the department's official website.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Foreign Affairs

$4,961m
ODA 2024-25

Administers ~93% of Australia's ODA program including bilateral and regional partnerships, humanitarian response, and multilateral contributions.

Minister
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Phone
+61 2 6261 1111
Address
RG Casey Building, John McEwen Cres, Barton ACT 0221
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Department of Finance

Finance

Oversees the Commonwealth budget appropriations that fund the ODA envelope and the Contingency Reserve.

Minister
Minister for Finance
Phone
+61 2 6215 2222
Address
One Canberra Ave, Forrest ACT 2603
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Department of Social Services (DSS)

Social Services

Runs the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA) and Specialist Homelessness Services funding.

Minister
Minister for Social Services
Phone
1300 653 227
Address
71 Athllon Dr, Greenway ACT 2900
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Department of Housing, Cities and Environment

Housing

Delivers Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), Social Housing Accelerator, and Help to Buy.

Minister
Minister for Housing / Homelessness
Phone
+61 2 6277 7290
Address
Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600
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Australian National Audit Office (ANAO)

Auditor-General

Conducts performance audits of DFAT aid investments. Any Australian may propose an audit topic.

Minister
Auditor-General (independent)
Phone
+61 2 6203 7300
Address
38 Sydney Ave, Forrest ACT 2603
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