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

That’s a wrap! Catch up on ConfeX 2025

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Earlier this month, the 13th Annual PASA Premier ConfeX – Australia & New Zealand’s largest independent procurement conference – took place at the Flemington Racecourse Conference Centre in Melbourne, welcoming over 500 procurement and supply professionals.

Spanning two dynamic days, the conference featured a program that was bursting at the seams, revolving around a fresh theme for 2025 – Efficiency, Collaboration and Transparency. 

These three pillars were addressed in every part of the program, equipping delegates with practical strategies to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Some of the region’s brightest procurement minds took to the stage to explore the topics that are relevant to the challenges impacting procurement today, while Proxima announced a brand-new partnership with ArcBlue as it expands into the ANZ region.

A number of real-world case studies featured alongside roundtables, workshops and keynote sessions, followed by networking cocktails and even the opportunity to snap a photo with the Melbourne Cup!

Expert advice came from a variety of leading organisations including the Australasian Procurement and Construction Council Inc., GEP, Jaggaer, Mastercard, Coupa, Ivalua, Avetta and many more.

Nigels 2025

Recognising the extraordinary achievements of successful procurement professionals throughout Australasia, the Nigels saw AirTrunk, ACCIONA and the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board take home coveted trophies – more about that here.

Lesley Wardropper, PASA’s Managing Director, said the event exceeded all expectations.

“The PASA Premier ConfeX 2025 was a huge success and, as always, an honour to deliver.

“Seeing the ANZ procurement community come together to network, learn and innovate was nothing short of inspiring.

“Thank you to everyone who attended, our wonderful sponsors, exhibitors and speakers, and the entire PASA team who worked hard to make this a truly memorable event.

“I look forward to seeing you all in 2026.”

Did you miss out on ANZ’s most influential procurement conference? Watch this space for 2026 ConfeX details – coming soon!