Growing call for use of recyclables in roadworks

The recycling industry is urging the state government to mandate the use of recyclables in public roadworks.

21 March, 2019

Calls for strategic maritime fleet

Unions and industry have put forward the case for the creation of an Australian maritime fleet that would offer strategic national interest benefits.

18 March, 2019

Reporting to go fully digital with new portal

All Commonwealth bodies will have to publish their annual reports on a public website from the end of this year.

16 March, 2019

Streamline digital procurement, government told

Australia’s digital industry says ICT procurement processes still have a tendency to ‘replicate paper-based processes.’

11 February, 2019

Public sector ‘20 years behind’ on ethical procurement

Concerns that public sector supply chains are vulnerable to unethical trade as governments get to grips with key changes to  procurement practices.

7 February, 2019

Council’s social procurement recognised

Efforts to contract disability organisations are providing regular work for people living with disability while delivering efficiencies for service delivery.

28 January, 2019

Need to improve procurement data ‘critical’

Experts warn UK governments of poor transparency around procurement of goods and services, echoing concerns in Australia.

21 January, 2019

Councils urge ministers after “lost opportunity” waste talks

Australia’s local government peak has slammed the meeting of environment ministers as a “lost opportunity.”

10 December, 2018

How public procurement can focus on the customer

Many point to technology but there are other ways to improve the internal customer experience.

21 November, 2018

‘Total disregard for ethical responsibility’

Commonwealth entities should be audited to ensure they are complying with procurement rules, Senate inquiry says.

15 November, 2018

Ropy numbers, misclassified contracts: concerns over government outsourcing

Public servants hope ongoing reviews will address increasing government use of consultancies, but analysts warn poor reporting will hinder efforts.  

15 October, 2018

Weak procurement controls leave councils exposed

Local government is failing to ensure probity and value for money in their procurement practices, an audit suggests.

11 October, 2018

Why relationships with suppliers matter

Creating a welcoming environment for suppliers is often perceived as the antithesis of sound public procurement but it’s an essential part of any successful plan.

8 October, 2018

Accelerator to help innovators access government contracts

Like their international counterparts, Australian governments at state and federal level are moving to ensure their procurement can benefit start-ups.

27 September, 2018