Government Insights

19 October 2009

Welcome to the October edition of Government Insights, in which we'll examine the implications of the recent decision on the constitutional validity of the stimulus package. What does the Pape decision mean for Commonwealth Government spending programs?

We'll also look at the changes to government procurement policies in response to the global economic crisis, compensation for defective administrative decision-making, and reforms to statutory inquiries.

Finally we'll see how the new unfair contracts bill could affect government activities.

Pape and government spending - no cause for alarm

By John Carroll and James Stellios.

John Carroll and James Stellios explain how the decision on the stimulus package, Pape, will affect Commonwealth spending.

Changes in government procurement policies in response to the global economic crisis

By James Stellios.

Governments responded to the global financial crisis in various ways. James Stellios considers the way they are using procurement policies to ease the downturn.

Changes on the way for CDDA?

By Philip Harrison.

When government advice, information or practices is deficient, those affected can be compensated, but how well does the scheme work? Philip Harrison discusses the recent suggestions made to improve the Scheme for Compensation for Detriment caused by Defective Administration.

A new model of statutory inquiries?

By Philip Harrison.

Philip Harrison updates us on the latest on the Australian Law Reform Commission's review of the provisions and operation of the Royal Commissions Act 1902.

Are you being served: Unfair contract terms

By Alexandra Wedutenko and Jacqui Real.

How will the changes to the laws on unfair contracts affect government operations? Alexandra Wedutenko and Jacqui Real explain how they will work and what they will mean.

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