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

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

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

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

Waste woes: call for incentives, tax changes

Australia’s waste and recycling sectors want environment ministers to commit to new policies and regulations at key meeting.

3 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

‘My department has its digital mojo back’

Moving from traditional procurement to an iterative approach has seen a department’s ICT investment budget increase fourfold in three years, CIO says.

1 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