The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Department of Social Services’ 2020 to 2022 procurement of counselling and support services provided through 1800RESPECT.

This is the third information report prepared by the ANAO on Australian government procurement contract data reported on AusTender, and it analyses Australian government procurement contract data with reported start dates between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2022.

Professor Jane Halton AO has submitted the final report of her independent review of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine and treatment procurements to the Albanese Government. This publication contains the executive summary and recommendations from the report.

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Digital Transformation Agency’s procurement of ICT-related services.

This paper addresses how Defence can not only save money when purchasing a new cadre of weaponry, but do so in a way that benefits the economy. Both issues relate to affordability which may ultimately determine the impact of the Defence Strategic Review.