Local Government Contracts Australia (LGCA) has recently been established and is ready to bring buyers a fresh new approach to council procurement and contract management. LGCA’s Managing Director, Michael Robinson, recognized the need for a platform that addresses the persistent challenges faced by councils and suppliers alike, based on his 20 years of industry experience […]
In 2011, Local Government Focus highlighted Michael Robinson’s vision for reforming local government procurement for councils in his region — a system that moved away from rigid, outdated frameworks and toward one centred on genuine competition, supplier merit, and community outcomes. At the time, Michael’s efforts at Port Macquarie-Hastings Council challenged entrenched procurement structures that […]