The Mandarin is an essential resource for anyone interested in Australia’s public sector, with daily news, commentary, ...

Procurement integrity requires ethics, leadership, compliance, and culture to uphold public trust and accountability, says Ian Goodwin.

The government says its Buy Australian Plan balances economic capacity-building with cost-effective, high-quality sourcing. But is there more to it?

Increasing scrutiny of grant programs is prompting governments to strengthen transparency, governance, and proportionality in funding decisions.

AI's role in procurement includes improving compliance, fraud detection, and efficiency, among other benefits -- as long as human oversight is ensured.

Transparency, accountability, and value for money characterise Australia’s government procurement practices, with an emphasis on competitive tendering and open processes. Modern policies see digital ...

Strategic planning, collaboration, commercial flexibility, and innovation will enhance local government infrastructure procurement.

The ATO has mandated government use of Peppol e-invoicing software to streamline payments, reduce costs, and boost efficiency. Yet SMB adoption remains low.

Reforming government procurement to boost transparency, accountability, and trust while tackling corruption and wasteful spending, says Transparency International CEO Clancy Moore.

Procurement practices have undergone intense scrutiny following departmental and parliamentary reviews prompted by outrage over a historical confidentiality breach by PwC Australia. A key part of the ...

Australia’s Status of Women Report Card shows gender equality progress, but challenges remain in pay, leadership, and care.

Army CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter crews have just been recertified to operate from HMAS Choules, a Bay-class ...