The art of the deal

As a budget owner it can sometimes be frustrating negotiating with sponsors, particularly when they don’t understand how to make the most of a partnership with government agencies.

13 June, 2019

Amalgamated councils win time to harmonise rates

Proposed changes to the Local Government Act promise to make life easier for councils.

7 June, 2019

Victoria launches probe into parking fine contractors

The Victorian Ombudsman is probing councils’ use of contractors in parking fine appeals.

30 May, 2019

Auditor slaps down NSW agencies over probity policy

Three key NSW agencies have failed to comply with procurement probity policies.

27 May, 2019

New targets boost Indigenous procurement

Commonwealth buyers will have to meet new targets on Indigenous contracts.

13 May, 2019

Uniting to create technology partnerships

If local government used its combined power to solve shared operational issues, councils would be a more united force with key supply and technology partners, ultimately for their communities’ benefit.

24 April, 2019

Data, procurement and profitability in the public sector

There is a subtle balancing act between obtaining the best possible goods and services at the lowest reasonable prices and ensuring suppliers get a fair deal.

22 April, 2019

Darwin hopes e-scooters will boost economy 

Darwin’s new e-scooters will mine users’ data in the hope of delivering economic returns to local businesses.

19 April, 2019

New rules target procurement black economy

Businesses tendering for federal procurement contracts will have to provide proof they have a clean tax record from July.

15 April, 2019

UN praises Australian anti-slavery laws

A UN delegation has praised Australia’s anti-slavery laws, saying the legislation could position the nation as a world leader.

11 April, 2019

Councils fail on corruption prevention, records

Despite good intentions about corruption prevention and sound record keeping, councils are failing to deliver.

11 April, 2019

New terminology makes aid more acceptable

The foreign aid debate needs to be reframed with new terminology to sell it to the public, a report says.

9 April, 2019

Second Australian council goes fully renewable

The City of Sydney has followed the lead of Melbourne to commit to 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030.

1 April, 2019

Government takes on EU-style e-invoicing

Australia and New Zealand have established a trans-Tasman Electronic Invoicing Board to set the scene for for government e-invoicing.

1 April, 2019