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On 17 June 2024 the Minister for Finance, Senator Katy Gallagher, announced updates to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), and the introduction of the Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct (Code). Both the CPRs and the Code came into effect on 1 July 2024. Information on the Code is available on the Finance website, and the Responding to an Approach to Market and If you are awarded a contract sections of the Selling to Government website. Further information on the changes to the CPRs is also available on the Finance website.

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions, including tailored information for Indigenous businesses, small businesses and supported employment providers.

Information for specific businesses

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Understand initiatives the Australian Government has put in place to make it simpler for Australian Government buyers to purchase from your business, and answers to common queries.
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Understand initiatives the Australian Government has put in place to make it simpler for Australian Government buyers to purchase from your business, and answers to common queries.
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Understand initiatives the Australian Government has put in place to make it simpler for Australian Government buyers to purchase from your business, and answers to common queries.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Some questions to consider to give your tender response the best chance of success, including how to demonstrate that your response represents value for money.
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Some questions to consider when seeking feedback on your tender response in debriefing sessions, to help with development of more competitive responses in the future.
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Further information and responses to common queries around minimum requirements for participating in Australian Government procurement processes.
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Further information around common security requirements for participating in Australian Government procurement processes and supplying goods and services to the Australian Government.
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Further information around your obligations as a supplier when you enter into a contract to provide goods and services to the Australian Government.
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Further information and responses to common queries on using AusTender, the Australian Government’s procurement information system.
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Further information and responses to common queries on panel arrangements and ‘standing offers’, including what they are, and how your business might be appointed to a panel.