On 20 May 2022, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (‘ICAC‘) released its report on the investigation (‘Operation Ember‘) into the awarding of contracts by employees of the former NSW Roads and Maritime Services (‘RMS‘), which is now part of Transport…
Government at all levels frequently enters contracts with individuals as independent contractors rather than as employees. In construing whether these contracts achieve this intent the courts have tended to look at the whole of the relationship, not just the terms…
Effective procurement procedures are important to ensure that local government procurement delivers the best value for money for the community and avoids or minimises the potential for fraud and conflicts of interest. The current regulatory environment is set out in…