Tag: procurement

AIIA urges govt to use tech budget to reach net zero goal

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The carbon footprint of the federal government’s vast technology estate should be measured as a first step toward incentivising agencies to redirect billions in spending to energy-efficient clouds and...

Defence slams the brakes on Big Four spending

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Department of Defence reduced spending with the Big Four consulting giants by an average 40 per cent in the 2022/23 financial year, the first full 12 month reporting...

Defence capability restructure will deliver for local industry

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Locating the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) within the Defence establishment would give the newly created organisation the best chance of delivering not only accelerated “speed to capability”, but...

Defence urged to create sovereign industry panel

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A panel of Australian-only defence industry suppliers should be created by the Department of Defence to support advanced capability and build supply chain resilience, two local firms have argued...

Small suppliers stuck outside Canberra’s ‘in-crowd’

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Small businesses feel excluded from Canberra’s “in-crowd” of suppliers and say competition mechanisms — including the Albanese government’s latest attempt — are being overlooked. A new paper reveals the...

Govt hunts commercialisation contractors for $392m program

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Industry department has put out a call for contractors to help deliver its $392 million commercialisation program, seeking around 20 individuals to deliver advice and help with grants...