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 & New Year office closure

PASA will officially close for the holidays on Friday 20th December, reopening on Monday 6th January.

In the meantime, check out 2025’s conference and events schedule to see what we have planned for our biggest year yet, including an expanded New Zealand line-up!

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