Procurement, Liability & Contracts

Campaigning for fair allocation of risk between contracting parties, standard contract terms and liability reform at all levels of government, and fostering more productive working relationships between consulting firms and private and public sector clients across jurisdictions.

Thought Leadership

Better Buying, Better Outcomes	More for Less: The Benefits  of Better Procurement - Summary	The Economic Benefits of Better Procurement
AS4122 (2010): Contract Fact Sheet	The Future of Alliance Contracting - A Consult Australia Forum Report	A Guide to Project Initiation for Project Sponsors, Clients & Owners

Submissions

• 2019/20 Federal Budget Submission - January 2019
• Inquiry into Commonwealth Procurement Framework - November 2017
• Australian Consumer Law Review - Fitness for Purpose Exemption - May 2016 
• NSW Inquiry into Procurement of Government Infrastructure - February 2016
• Extending Unfair Contract Terms to Small Business - May 2015
• SA Government Guidelines on Limiting Liability - April 2015
• Extending Unfair Contract Term Protections to Small Business - August 2014
• Competition Policy Review - June 2014
• House of Representatives Inquiry on Infrastructure Planning & Procurement - April 2014
• Productivity Commission Inquiry on Public Infrastructure - Draft Report - April 2014
• Proportionate liability submission to NSW Government - March 2014
• Productivity Commission Inquiry on Public Infrastructure - Issues Paper - December 2013
• QLD Government Procurement Review - November 2012
• APCC/ AustRoads Draft Building and Construction Guide - November 2012
• Commonwealth Government Review of Australian Contract Law - July 2012
• Commonwealth Dept of Infrastructure and Transport Review of Traditional Contracting - April 2012
• VIC Alliancing Guidelines Submission - September 2010
• VIC Alliancing Guidelines Submission - December 2010

Resources

• City of Sydney Design Consultancy Contract Template
• Commonwealth Liability Risk Assessment Guide for FMA Act Agencies
• APPC Professional Indemnity Insurance Guidelines
• Guide to Leading Practice for Dispute Avoidance and Resolution: An Overview
• Guide to Leading Practice for Dispute Avoidance and Resolution