Legal services to Government
The Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department provides Commonwealth departments and agencies with general guidance on some of the issues relevant to the acquisition or provision of legal services, particularly through competitive tendering and contracting processes.
The Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 requires the efficient, effective and ethical use of Commonwealth resources. Agencies should be familiar with, and follow, the various government policies and guidelines referred to below when acquiring legal services. Failure to do so may amount to a breach of the Financial Management and Accountability Regulations 1997.
Agencies should obtain specialist advice, where appropriate, on their specific requirements.