Comply with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)

All federal procurement governed by CPRs — value-for-money + procurement-connected policies.

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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.).

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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.