Conciliation vs Mediation in Australia
Conciliation and mediation are both forms of alternative dispute resolution but differ in how actively the third party intervenes. This guide explains the distinction, where each process applies in Australia and how professionals can prepare effectively.
AI in Public Sector Procurement: Australian Policy and Guardrails in 2026
AI in public sector procurement is now a current policy obligation in Australia. Learn about the DTA's mandatory AI framework, compliance dates, procurement guidance and what it means for government buyers.
What Is Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)?
Contract lifecycle management treats a contract as a continuous process from needs identification through delivery, variation and exit. Learn why most value is lost after signature and how to prevent it.
Probity in Procurement: Rules, Roles and Red Flags
Probity in procurement means running a process that is fair, impartial and defensible. Learn the rules, roles and red flags that every Australian procurement professional needs to understand.
What Is Procurement Risk and How Do You Manage It?
Procurement risk is the possibility that something in the process of buying goods, services or works produces an outcome the organisation did not want and did not plan for. Managing it means identifying what could go wrong, deciding which risks
False Economy: The Problem of Underinvestment in Contract Management Skills
While procurement receives significant attention and resources, contract management is chronically underfunded and treated as a downstream administrative task. Discover how this capability gap leads to lost value, poor record-keeping and unmonitored supplier performance, requiring organisations to recognise contract management
Value Left on the Table: Why Disconnected Procurement and Contract Management Undermine Outcomes
Procurement and contract management are two halves of a single commercial lifecycle, where upfront sourcing decisions directly dictate delivery success. Failing to integrate both phases brings repeated design flaws, risk escalation, and significant value loss. Explore why viewing them as
Service Level Agreements: How SLAs Work in Government
A service level agreement (SLA) defines exactly what a service provider will deliver, how delivery will be measured and what happens if performance falls short. Learn how SLAs work in Australian government.
The Link Between Procurement and Contract Management
Procurement and contract management are two phases of one commercial lifecycle — and value leaks wherever they are managed as separate functions. Drawing on ANAO audit evidence, this article shows how sourcing decisions shape contract outcomes and why lessons from
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Public Contracts
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) sits at the centre of how Australian public sector contracts are kept on track when something goes wrong. Learn about mediation, conciliation, and arbitration in public contracts.