ICT is a key enabler for other Australian industries and the Australian, and NSW, economies. A strong ICT industry is vital for NSW’s economic future. It is, therefore, imperative to the NSW economy that care is taken to ensure that government policy is receptive to ICT interests.

Consequently, AIIA takes considerable interest in, and has a high level of involvement in, Federal, State and Territory Governments’ procurement practices in the purchase of, and deployment of, ICT products and services. AIIA’s Board of Directors has appointed a standing Taskforce of industry representatives to work on ICT procurement issues various responsible government agencies.

In representing the ICT companies of NSW, the Association remains concerned that the current system of NSW Government ICT procurement is costly to buyers and suppliers, and compromises the potential value of ICT solutions to NSW businesses, communities and citizens.
 
The Association believes that the NSW State Government should actively consider and implement best practice procurement and by doing so, will effectively encourage healthy competition from suitably qualified suppliers, whilst reducing acquisition costs and meeting their requirements in terms of business outcomes, fairness or probity.

With a more competitive and open marketplace will lead to better ICT solutions, the NSW Government will have improved services to government and its citizens.

AIIA White Papers

The Association has produced a number of white papers to support AIIA's arguments for procurement reform.

ICT Industry Perspective on Government Procurement White Paper is a summary of the key issues etc with government procurement. This is the summary of the key issues, etc with government procurement, and their negative impact for government and industry.

Best practice in NSW Government Procurement White Paper recommends best practices across a number of areas of sales motion and contractual management. This is the industry's preferred procurement system.

Key issues with NSW Government’s  Procure IT v2.1.3 undefined gives AIIA's opinion on the twelve major issues with the Procure IT contractual framework and these require amendment to reduce costs and to improve outcomes for both Government and industry. undefined