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the PGPA Act continue to apply in relation to the proper use and management of public resources.
[3] As defined in the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines.
 [4] Consistent with section 19 of the PGPA Act, an Accountable Authority may keep the minister informed about the conduct of procurement processes.
[5] See sections 15 and 21 of the PGPA Act.
 [6] Recognising the Australian Government's commitment to sustainable procurement practices, entities are required to consider the Australian Government's Sustainable Procurement Guide where there is opportunity for increased environmental sustainability.
[7] Or when the coordinated procurement specifies an alternative approach for obtaining exemptions.
[8] The Commonwealth's payment terms are set out in the Government's Supplier Pay On-Time or Pay Interest Policy.
[9] See sections 15 and 21 of the PGPA Act.
[10] Further information is provided in Resource Management Guide No. 420 – Mandatory use of the Commonwealth Contracting Suite for procurement under $200,000.
[11] AusTender is available at www.tenders.gov.au.
 [12] Further information is provided in Resource Management Guide No. 423 - Procurement Publishing and Reporting Obligations (RMG 423)
[13] Department of Finance, Comcover Commonwealth Risk Management Policy.
 [14] Public interest grounds generally arise in response to unforeseen events or new information that materially affects the objectives or reasons underlying the original procurement requirement as specified in the request document.
 [15] This includes information and advertising services for the development and implementation of information and advertising campaigns.