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Probity
Trust us to guide you through complex, high-value and sensitive initiatives that will stand up to external scrutiny.
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Experience
We’ve been the probity advisor on some of government’s most complex and sensitive procurements, grants and investments. At SPA Australia, we take a balanced, practical approach to probity – combining big-picture thinking with attention to the details that matter.
We work closely with government clients to embed probity into projects in a way that protects process integrity and supports commercial outcomes. Our advisors understand the pressures of public sector projects – including political context, cultural sensitivities, and the importance of defensible decisions.
Because of our focus on government work, we avoid the potential conflicts of interest that can affect other firms. We’re generous with our insights and always ready to help you navigate complexity with confidence.
Skills & expertise
We have a proven track record in providing practical and effective probity services on major government procurements, grants and other investments. Our probity advisors are highly experienced and technically excellent, whilst also being strategic and pragmatic in their approach. Many of our probity advisors include experienced lawyers, who have a deep understanding of the laws, policies, and processes of government.
We have advised on a range of probity issues, including:
- ‘Back end’ matters in relation to complaints, Freedom Of Information requests and threatened litigation
- ‘Front end’ services, such as establishing and implementing probity frameworks.
Our services include:
- Probity advice
- Probity frameworks and plans
- Probity protocols
- Conflict of Interest advice and management
- Review of project documentation
- Probity briefings tailored to stakeholders at every level, from public sector teams to senior executives and external partners
- Probity training and upskilling of client teams
- Maintaining probity registers
- Probity audits
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People
Elise Poiner
Principal Advisor
National Lead – Commercial
Sean King
Principal Advisor
Strategy and Markets Lead
Courtney Cole
Expert Advisor
Dougal Pidgeon
Expert Advisor
Dwayne Currie
Expert Advisor
Kimberley Baillie
Expert Advisor
Michael Stone
Expert Advisor
Warren King
Expert Advisor
Erica Andrews
Special Advisor
Mitchell Eddy
Senior Advisor
