Tag: Procurement
NSW partners with ACCC to address cartel conduct in manufacturing and procurement
The Minns Labor Government has announced a new partnership with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) aimed at addressing cartel behaviour, including bid rigging, in government contracts.
Procurement in uncertain times: How manufacturers can strengthen supplier relationships and control costs
Australian manufacturers operate in a volatile and uncertain market. Supply chain disruptions, fluctuating material costs and unpredictable market demands highlight the importance of robust procurement strategies.
NSW to ban suppliers engaging in misconduct from state contracts
The New South Wales (NSW) Government is set to introduce legislation that will ban suppliers found guilty of serious misconduct from securing state contracts.
NSW Parliamentary inquiry to spotlight decrease in local manufacturing, jobs
The New South Wales Parliament is launching an inquiry into the government’s procurement framework and practices in response to concerns about the decrease in the state’s local manufacturing and local content under the previous Liberal-National government.
Defence invests $110m in undersea support vessel for future ops
The Australian Government announced that it has procured a dedicated Undersea Support Vessel for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in a push to enhance maritime capability.
How manufacturers can manage supply chains during lockdowns, according to global sourcing company
Sweeping shutdowns announced last week by Premier Dan Andrews has left many Victorian businesses grappling with the challenges of operating within the rules of...
Call Centre and Customer Service workers have worst work-life balance, according to report
A recent SEEK Learning report, which investigates the work-life balance status of industries across Australia, has found that Human Resource professionals rank their work-life...
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
