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.
This page includes simple tools and resources to help you to better understand Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities.
A step-by-step summary of how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities. Updated July 2024.
Mapping the procurement process.pdf (358.04 KB)
Mapping the procurement process - accessible.docx (403.04 KB)
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