Efficient and effective procurement is critical to the fulfilment of the basic functions of public administration and to ensuring sustainable and inclusive economic growth. This paper sets out an approach to risk management in public procurement that encourages governments to ensure high quality delivery and safeguard the public interest by considering the full range of...

In 2018, the government planned to build nine new frigates in three batches at Osborne, South Australia. This audit provides independent assurance to Parliament on Defence’s procurement, decision-making and advising, contracting, and delivery to date.

Operation Daintree was an investigation by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) highlighting how improper influence compromised the procurement process for a $1.2 million contract awarded to a union-established training group, and compromised the management of the contract.

In October 2022, the Australian Government announced the appointment of Dr Kerry Schott AO to undertake an independent review to assess the governance and delivery of the Inland Rail program. This report outlines the findings from the review.

This report builds on the findings of the ARA’s 'Towards a national local content policy' (2022) report, which highlighted the risks of failing to adopt a standardised approach to local content. It seeks to support the implementation of its recommendations at state level, and quantify the cost savings and productivity benefits that can be achieved...