Procurement

Australian small business and family enterprise ombud has slammed the government for rejecting most of his procurement recommendations.

The ANAO review shows the Australian War Memorial has problems with probity, contracts, and conflicts of interest.

Senator David Pocock expressed concern that sovereign Australian companies are not getting enough of the $70 billion procurement pie.

The public and private sectors are different, and not everything translates well, but some things do if adapted. We know – we do a lot of work at the intersection of the two and many of us have worked inside both public and private sectors. Fundamentally, the challenge is perspective – if you see the world from one perspective, one set of experiences, your view is myopic – tunnel vision. You lose the opportunity to learn and adapt, to accept there might be other ways of doing business that would improve yours. You have to be open to the possibility […]

The NACC has already received thousands of referrals, and commissioner Paul Brereton says they’re just getting started.

In September 2023, Complexability, in collaboration with The Cynefin Co and The Griffith Centre for Systems Innovation,  and 100 others engaged in a series of events over a week to explore contemporary social and organisational challenges and issues through the lens of complexity. The Essence of Complex Systems Fundamental to deliberations was the work of Prof Dave Snowden, Chief Scientific Officer, The Cynefin Co. In complex human systems, understanding emergence and embracing uncertainty is critical, with resilient organisations being those with the capability to embrace the unexpected. Starting journeys with a sense of direction, and not having all the answers […]

Serious allegations, conflicting evidence and vehement denials come to a head for Stuart Robert, as politicisation accusations fly.

Pat Conroy has described the Voice vote as having strong synergies with the government’s new international development policy.

The financial intelligence agency says the measures ensure AUSTRAC staff consider conflicts of interest at any stage of procurement.

NSW’s Public Accountability and Works Committee will consider recommending the inclusion of ethical codes in procurement contracts.

In his annual report, auditor-general Grant Hehir says defensive responses from the public sector can diminish his office’s work.

A New Zealand government consulting services panel is one aspect the government is looking at as it eases its reliance on consultants.