Posts tagged "Commonwealth Procurement Rules"

The Albanese government says it will ensure small and medium businesses are awarded a greater share of Commonwealth contracts, as part of its commitment to creating “a better deal for small business”. 

Under changes unveiled by Finance minister Simon Birmingham, federal government agencies will be allowed to ‘directly engage’ with SMEs on tendering contracts valued up to $200,000.

The federal government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy has benefited the Indigenous business sector, but there is still work to be done, according to an independent evaluation.