Sue Findlay

The Northern Territory runs the toughest universal local-content rule in the country: a minimum 30% weighting on every quotation and tender, with price capped at the same 30%.

Canberra runs a two-portal system split between ACT Government and Commonwealth work, and the Local Industry Participation Policy shapes almost every ACT tender above $200,000.

Tasmania scores local content harder than anywhere else in Australia, and it can be close to a third of your bid. Here's what to register on, plus what the Buy Local test actually measures.

South Australia runs the most consolidated tender portal in the country, and defence work bends the whole market around it. Here's what to register on, plus how SAIPP scores local content.

Queensland runs one of the most fragmented tender landscapes in Australia right now, mid-way through a multi-year platform migration. Here's what actually works, plus how QPP 2026 treats local content.

Victoria has more registered tender platforms than any other state, and most of them only cover a slice of the market. Here's what actually matters, plus the Local Jobs First rules bidders keep tripping on.

New South Wales runs the country's biggest government procurement spend, and Sydney is only part of the story. Here's where the rest of NSW actually publishes its work.

Most beginners rush to respond the moment they see a tender. The real first step is getting ready before one ever drops. Here is how to prepare your small business to win its first contract.

Tendering in 2026/27: slower buyers, patchier evaluations, tighter compliance, bigger insurance and social gates, and the growing risk of bidding below cost.

In today’s competitive market, every business is looking for ways to grow and secure larger, high-value contracts. For many, responding to tenders—especially in government or corporate sectors—is a critical path to unlocking new opportunities.

WA runs one of the simplest state tender portals in the country, but its 130-plus councils more than make up for it. Here's what to register on, plus how WAIPS treats local content.

Starting a business and want to win contracts? Learn how to begin submitting tenders as a small business, from finding the right opportunities to writing a tender response that builds credibility, even without a long track record. Practical steps, expert tips, and real-world strategy to help you win early.