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Welcome to Government Matters, your online resource for all things relevant across all levels of government – Commonwealth, state and territory, and local government.

On this page you will find our latest thinking in the form of alerts, publications, articles and opinions.  With our insights all in the one place, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find what you are looking for to support you in the work you do every day.

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9 May 2025 | NSW procurement reform

A four-part series exploring the NSW Government’s procurement reform agenda and its implications for both government officials and suppliers.
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9 May 2025 | How do I process an FOI request for an Incoming Government Brief

With the conclusion of the 2025 Commonwealth election and the associated caretaker period, we are expecting that Commonwealth agencies will begin to receive FOI requests for incoming government briefs.
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9 May 2025 | NSW Government procurement reform Part 4 – Integrity above all

NSW public officials must adhere to various integrity requirements including core values, a code of ethics setting minimum standards of behaviour, and specific values and principles relating to financial management.
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2 May 2025 | Congratulations to Alexandra Wedutenko

Partner Alexandra Wedutenko was recently recognised as a Leading Intellectual Property and TMT Lawyer (Canberra) in the 2025 Doyle's Guide.
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30 April 2025 | Faster Payment Terms for small suppliers to NSW Government

The NSW Treasury recently reissued the Faster Payment Terms policy, which requires most agencies to pay small business suppliers within five business days of receiving a correctly rendered invoice.
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22 April 2025 | Congratulations to those recognised in Best Lawyers

Congratulations to the 67 lawyers who have been included on the Best Lawyers' list for 2026.
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22 April 2025 | Congratulations to our Best Lawyers Ones to Watch

We are pleased to announce that 25 Sparke Helmore lawyers have been named on the 2026 Best Lawyers Ones to Watch list.
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10 April 2025 | New Strata & Community Land Laws for 2025

On 2 March the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Act 2025 received assent, introducing multiple reforms for the strata and community land sector.
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9 April 2025 | NSW Government procurement reform Part 3 – Smarter shopping

Procurement officers work hard to negotiate the best deals for the public. However, their efforts can be undermined if the resulting contracts are poorly managed.
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3 April 2025 | Building resilient communities in an era of climate change

This article provides an update on recent events and considers recent Australian developments in a rapidly evolving policy and scientific area.
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