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flag Australia and New Zealand face ongoing public contracting challenges due to poor systems, skills gaps, and lack of tech investment, with New Zealand progressing more under centralized reforms.

flag A new report reveals persistent challenges in public sector contracting across Australia and New Zealand, with low satisfaction scores—2.8/7 in Australia and 3.5/7 in New Zealand—and weak adaptability compared to global standards. flag Structural issues like unclear ownership, poor data flows, late contract team involvement, and operational overload hinder performance. flag Most agencies lack dedicated budgets for contract management systems, and over 60% have no plans to upgrade technology, limiting innovation. flag Skills gaps in adaptability, tech proficiency, and communication are growing concerns. flag While New Zealand shows stronger progress due to centralized reforms, Australia’s efforts remain fragmented. flag Leaders urge a shift from compliance-driven gatekeeping to strategic enablement, emphasizing data, trust, and ESG integration to deliver public value.

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