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In today's evolving landscape, government agencies face increasing pressure to ensure their procurement practices are sustainable, ethical, and free from corruption. 

This comprehensive masterclass is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of sustainable procurement, ensuring compliance, maintaining probity, and mitigating risks of corrupt conduct.

Join us for a Procurement Masterclass brought to you by Mills Oakley.  

What You’ll Learn: 

• Compliance and Ethical Standards: Understand the latest compliance requirements and ethical standards in government procurement, including modern slavery laws and emerging regulatory changes.
• Probity in Procurement: Explore best practices for maintaining transparency and integrity throughout the procurement process, ensuring fairness and accountability at every stage.
• Anti-Corruption Strategies: Learn about common forms of corrupt conduct, the risks faced by government agencies, and effective strategies to prevent and address corruption in procurement.
• Sustainable Procurement: Discover how to integrate sustainability into procurement decisions, balancing environmental, social, and economic considerations to achieve long-term value. 

What will you gain?

This masterclass offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of critical procurement issues, enhance your decision-making skills, and safeguard your agency against legal and reputational risks. 

Through practical examples, expert insights, and interactive discussions, you'll gain the confidence to implement robust procurement practices that align with ethical and sustainable principles.

You’ll be invited to actively participate in the session and bring your expertise to the table. 

Sponsor

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Speakers: 

Scott Alden
Partner
Mills Oakley

With over 20 years’ experience, Scott specialises as a legal advisor on significant projects and procurements for government clients.

Scott has AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 Clearance.

Scott’s role of lead advisor to  significant projects often incorporates legal and procurement expertise on the same transaction, as well as strategic probity advice.

In recognition of his position as a leading government lawyer, Scott was one of the first Law Society Accredited Specialists in Government and Administrative Law, both Commonwealth and State (with a focus on government commercial and procurement transactions), and has been appointed by the Law Society of NSW as the Head Assessor for that Specialist Accreditation this year. 

Scott also writes and lectures two procurement courses for the Masters Programs at both College of Law and the University of Melbourne.

Scott also has a special interest in contract law, particularly for major projects, and is a member of the Australian Advisory Board for World Commerce and Contracting Association (previously the International Association of Contract and Commercial Management).

He is experienced in drafting and implementing key project documents including market sounding/engagement documents, industry briefings, RFTs, tender evaluation plans, tender evaluation reports, commercial contracts and agreements and legal advices and resolutions to support decisions.

Vince Sharma
Partner
Mills Oakley

Vince is the senior partner in our Government, Commercial & Administrative team. 

Based in Canberra, Vince has worked with a range of clients across many sectors earning a reputation as a professional capable of delivering strategically-minded advice of the highest quality. 

Probity and procurement are demonstrated areas of specialisation for Vince. He has built a reputation for excellent judgement and engages sensitively and constructively with a view to risk reduction for our clients in delivering probity advice. 

Vince has experience advising on and is knowledgeable about the reputational and political risks of procurements conducted without consideration to probity principles. 

Vince’s experience, drive and sense of humour will ensure that those working closely with him will grow in confidence, learn and deliver to the best of their ability. 

By working closely with the Territory staff, Vince is well placed to lead the Mills Oakley team and add considerable value to the project.

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