Jillian Segal hired former Scott Morrison adviser on $200,000 contract without public tender process
Jillian Segal, the government's antisemitism envoy, awarded a $200,000 contract to a firm owned by former Scott Morrison adviser Yaron Finkelstein. The contract was issued without a public tender process, with officials citing a lack of alternative competition for the specific advisory services required.
Why it matters
This raises questions regarding government transparency, the use of non-competitive procurement processes, and potential political cronyism in high-level appointments.
Company founded by Yaron Finkelstein received contract to advise on antisemitism under a limited tender ‘due to an absence of competition’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, hired Scott Morrison’s former principal adviser on a $200,000 contract without a public tender process, with department officials saying his skills could not be provided by any other business. Society Advisory Pty Ltd, the company founded by Yaron Finkelstein – Morrison’s former principal private secretary – received the 12-month contract to work with Segal until April 2027, coinciding with the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. Continue reading...
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