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ANAO Finds Health Flying Blind on $990m Suicide-Prevention Investment

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has criticised the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing for spending almost $1 billion on suicide‑prevention programs without any evaluation criteria. Between 2022‑23 and 2025‑26 the department administered 41 measures, yet failed to establish performance metrics. The audit describes this oversight as a fundamental failure in managing a critical funding stream. ANAO urges the department to adopt a robust monitoring framework to ensure accountability and effectiveness.