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ACSC threat report: cyber risk is real

CourtHeath Consulting — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 22:14:54 +0000

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) threat report for 2017 highlights the need for government to ensure that all contractors are diligent in ensuring robust cyber security. For a Read more

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Transparency International’s new corruption research tool

Maxim Goupil — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 08:34:17 +0000

The EU Office of Transparency International has launched a new website to search for and access media articles about corruption. Transparency International (TI) is a Berlin-based global movement that aims Read more

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PASA aged care conference

CourtHeath Consulting — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:11:04 +0000

The second PASA aged care conference highlighted the importance of efficient and ethical procurement practices in developing a sustainable, people-focused aged care sector. Autumn was almost over when the PASA Read more

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Where does slavery stop and start?

Amy Clay — Thu, 19 May 2016 14:55:27 +0000

The introduction of anti-slavery legislation in the UK and USA is a move towards extending international human rights into the sphere of international trade. Modern slavery is a term used Read more

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Sustainability Victoria wins award for procurement and contract management system

Pauline Bernard — Sun, 08 May 2016 14:45:35 +0000

Sustainability Victoria has won the e-government award for its procurement and contract management system, SV Enabled known as SVEN. SV’s Manager of Legal & Governance Kara Miller recently told us about Read more

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Corruption and the “ineffective manager”

Pauline Bernard — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 16:42:20 +0000

The Victorian public sector has learned much from recent experience about corruption and how it can flourish. IBAC has undertaken research about corruption and has also published podcasts and other Read more

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Save money by keeping track of software

Philippa O'Donnell — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:26:55 +0000

A podcast about software compliance, with CourtHeath consultant, Alf Zarro. The prevalence of computers in the workplace means software asset management is crucial in modern business life. It enables you Read more

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Procurement at the United Nations

Philippa O'Donnell — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 15:03:51 +0000

The United Nations spends more than $773 million on air services, worldwide, in a year. Seven-hundred-and-seventy-three million dollars! Can you imagine the issues U.N. procurement officers face in acquiring goods Read more

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What is social procurement?

Pauline Bernard — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 14:25:33 +0000

Social procurement refers to the benefits to society that are deliberately encouraged during government procurement processes. Due to the purchasing power of governments in some markets, such as major infrastructure Read more

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Win Win – That’s Social Procurement

Philippa O'Donnell — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 14:19:00 +0000

Social procurement is on the rise. It’s rising as an aim, an ideal and a practice. In Australia frequently we see improvements in government attitudes to, and awareness of, the Read more

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