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Mathias Cormann

New regulations require federal government agencies to report on consultant expenditure

Mathias Cormann has approved new rules requiring federal government agencies to report on total contracts and consultant expenditure.

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Governments should use their purchasing power to foster manufacturing in regional Australia, says Anthony Albanese

Albanese is calling for investment in a number of areas including infrastructure, renewable energy sources, and heavy manufacturing.

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Ditching checklists and tradition enabled the ATO to swiftly roll out COVID-19 support measures, according to commissioner Chris Jordan

When Chris Jordan arrived at the ATO in 2013, after more than 25 years at KPMG, he quickly began challenging the status quo.

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NSW government signs deal with Social Traders to increase procurement from social enterprises

The NSW government has inked a deal with Social Traders, an organisation that provides certification to social enterprises.

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Government’s digital procurement platform hits $2 billion milestone — with SMEs taking home 75%

More than $2.3 billion in digital and ICT services contracts have been awarded through the DTA’s online procurement platform.

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SMEs and startups the focus for new digital procurement taskforce in NSW

A new procurement taskforce in NSW will seek to tap into the digital skills and expertise of SMEs and startups in information and communication technology.

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Two-thirds of charges dropped against ATO staffer who blew the whistle on small business garnishee notices

The legal case against ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has taken another turn, with 42 of the 66 charges against him being dropped.

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Victorian motels and caravan parks to get up to $225 per night to cover cancelled bookings

The Victorian government will provide funding to accommodation businesses that face losses due to the new coronavirus restrictions placed on…

Kate Carnell

Small business ombudsman calls for a small business procurement panel to assist in Australia’s economic recovery

The Australian small business ombudsman has called on the federal government to establish a small business procurement panel.

Last week K…

Senior government staffer’s email ‘spoofed’ in COVID-19-themed phishing campaign

A federal government department has admitted a “senior staff member’s email was being spoofed” as part of a coronavirus-themed phishing campaign.

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‘It’s only fair’: TV host Scott Cam defends six-figure government gig spruiking trades

TV tradie Scott Cam has defended the amount he is being paid as Australia’s careers ambassador.

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Culture Amp co-founder, Startup Vic chief join new Victorian innovation taskforce

The Victorian government has formed a taskforce aimed at fostering local innovation and building global connections, and members include Culture Amp co-founder Didier Elzinga and Startup Victoria chief Judy Anderson.

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