What changed
The federal government registered the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Amendment (Procurement Reporting Measures) Rules 2026 on 5 May 2026. The amendment updates procurement reporting measures within the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 and includes transitional provisions.
The rule was in force from 5 May 2026 until 18 August 2026, after which it was repealed.
Who the framework covers
The Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 covers Commonwealth entities and companies. The source does not specify which entities are affected by these particular procurement reporting changes beyond those subject to that framework.
Administering department
The rule is administered by the Department of Finance.
Key dates
- 5 May 2026 - rule registered and in force
- 18 August 2026 - rule repealed
Key actions
- Businesses that contract with Commonwealth government entities can check with the Department of Finance at www.finance.gov.au whether these procurement reporting changes affect reporting obligations as a supplier.
- The full rule text and explanatory statement are available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00505 to determine whether any transitional provisions applied to contracts during the 5 May 2026 to 18 August 2026 period.
- Alerts for future PGPA rule changes can be set up on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au by registering for My Account.
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