2026 Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Awards for Excellence – Recipients
The Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Awards for Excellence help to promote the role procurement plays in delivering services and outcomes for
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Government invites input on new framework for suppliers
Businesses, industry groups, and other stakeholders are being encouraged to help shape a new framework designed to strengthen workplace standards across Australian Government procurement.
The Australian Government has released a draft Secure Australian Jobs Framework for consultation, alongside proposed updates to the Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct.
Formal meeting minutes, letters and briefing about the KPMG whistleblower matter
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Marking International Equal Pay Day
Finance staff gathered last week to mark International Equal Pay Day with a vibrant discussion exploring how organisations can move beyond reporting gender pay gaps and take meaningful action to address systemic barriers.
Thank you to our invited guest speakers for sharing their experience, insights and personal reflections:
Response to Senate question about Act of Grace applications relating to the Afghanistan Inquiry
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Report on Advances provided under the annual Appropriation Acts for the year ended 30 June 2026
No Advance to the Finance Minister was issued in the 2025-26 financial year. As such, the Report on Advances provided under the annual Appropriation Acts for the year ended 30 June 2026 was not prepared and tabled. The letter of advice from the Minister for Finance to the President of the Senate was tabled in the Senate on 8 September 2026.
Legal Services Expenditure 2025-2026
Paragraph 109(1)(d) of the Legal Services Directions 2025 requires that, by 30 October each year, entities make publicly available records of their legal services expenditure for the previous financial year.
External
The Department of Finance’s total external legal expenditure (on an accruals basis, GST exclusive) for 2025‑26 was as follows:
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Data and Digital Ministers secure a second life for devices and a stronger digital future for all Australians
Commonwealth, state and territory ministers recently came together at the latest Data and Digital Ministers Meeting (DDMM) to progress shared priorities across digital inclusion, data sharing, government adoption of artificial intelligence and cyber security.
Hosted by Finance, the meeting focused on ways state and Federal government can collaborate to improve government services and ensure more Australians benefit from digital technologies.
Commonwealth PCM leaders recognised
Outstanding procurement and contract management professionals from across the Australian Public Service (APS) have been recognised at the 2026 Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Awards for Excellence, presented by Matt Yannopoulos PSM, Secretary of the Department of Finance. The awards celebrate innovation, leadership and excellence in procurement and contract management, recognising the individuals and teams delivering better outcomes for government and the Australian community.
