An inquiry into whether Australian Government contract management frameworks are fit-for-purpose and support optimal outcomes from Government expenditure. The report finds shared weaknesses in contract management across the public sector and recommends mandatory self-assessment for Government entities and stronger action by the Department of Finance.

This report examines the financial sustainability of not-for-profit organisations delivering social services to vulnerable Australians. It highlights staffing issues, service contraction and negative flow-on effects for government. The report recommends Australian governments respond with an evidence-informed contracting process, indexation of funding, an impact-based response to social and economic shifts, and data asset development to enhance...

Adaptability and agility, accuracy and accessibility should be the features of modern public procurement. These capabilities are especially urgent for public institutions to acquire while generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) develops exponentially into the next general-purpose technology. This paper proposes a framework for public procurement inspired by software architecture.

An investigation into capability, planning and management shortfalls in Commonwealth entities entering into external information technology (IT) contracts. The report finds such shortfalls lead to poor results as well as poor value for money for the taxpayer, and makes three recommendations to improve and build capacity for future IT procurement.

This review assessed all Australian Government funding to non-government organisations for national security-related research, education and engagement activities. It found that while the current system delivers many benefits, there is considerable room for improvement. The review provides 14 recommendations and a set of principles to govern the Government’s approach to funding national security strategic policy...