Comply with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)
All federal procurement governed by CPRs — value-for-money + procurement-connected policies.
Who must comply
Commonwealth agencies + suppliers seeking federal contracts.
What triggers it
Federal procurement activities.
When due
Continuous.
Evidence required
Procurement records + AusTender reporting + supplier compliance.
Max penalty
Ministerial direction; contract termination; supplier debarment
Summary
Commonwealth Procurement Rules (issued by Finance) bind all federal agencies. Value-for-money standard, procurement-connected policies (Indigenous Procurement Policy, Small + Medium Enterprises participation, Workplace Gender Equality, Modern Slavery, etc.).
Topics
Source: https://www.finance.gov.au/government/procurement/commonwealth-procurement-rules. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.