Supply chain disruption looms as Australian transport workers vote on action ● New Zealand procurement reforms show early implementation progress ● Australian parliamentary inquiry to examine essential supply chain resilience ● MP challenges Federal Government to turn Australian-made message into procurement mandate ● Victoria’s Big Build procurement practices set for royal commission scrutiny ● Forensic tomato testing raises supply chain traceability and forced labour concerns ● Procurement hiring reaches three-year high as contract demand surges ● Operation Kingfisher findings prompt calls for ACT procurement overhaul ● Australian Modern Slavery Act set for biggest overhaul since 2018 ● New Zealand finalises Singapore supply pact as Kiwi businesses face ongoing disruption

PASA Christmas and New Year office closure

PASA will officially close for the holidays on Friday 19 December, reopening on Monday 5 January 2026.

In the meantime, check out 2026’s conference and events schedule to see what we have planned for next year, including a new live version of ProcureTECH and many returning favourites.

From everyone at PASA, we wish our supporters and Insider readers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.