Government Insights

06 May 2008

Welcome to the May edition of Government Insights. A new Federal Government means new laws - but how do you effectively turn policy into law? We give you seven tips to make the process easier.

Procurement is usually an involved process, so in this edition we'll look at some ways to make it simpler, by planning your ICT sourcing, and how to manage an under-performing contractor without tears.

Finally, we'll find out how to get the best from Capital Works Funding Agreements, and what the new Federal Government must consider if it wants to implement a charter of human rights.

Managing under-performing contractors

By Steven Power and Holly McAdam.

Government agencies want their projects delivered on time, on budget and to the required capability - but how can they achieve this? Steven Power and Holly McAdam explain how proactive contract management tools and rights can help you get it right.

Seven tips for turning policy into law

By Philip Harrison.

How do you turn your policy into law? Philip Harrison sets out seven tips on how to make the drafting process pain-free and effective.

Getting back to basics - planning your ICT sourcing to manage risk

By Alexandra Wedutenko and Magdalena Iwasiw.

Alexandra Wedutenko and Magdalena Iwasiw show how you can manage risk during ICT sourcing by taking some simple, basic steps.

Capital Works Funding Agreements: getting the best from them

By Alfonso del Rio, Luke de Jong and Holly McAdam.

Capital Works Funding Agreements can be a valuable tool, but they need to be specifically tailored to the individual circumstances of a given case, say Alfonso del Rio, Luke de Jong and Holly McAdam.

Riding the wave of human rights

By James Stellios.

What will the new Commonwealth Government have to consider if it implements a charter of human rights? James Stellios sketches out the main challenges.

Meet our new Partner - James Doran

James Doran has recently been appointed Partner in our Government Services Group.

Meet Steven Power - Senior Associate

Steven Power is a Senior Associate in our Canberra office.

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