A list of the Department’s purchase orders created between 19 February 2026 and 7 August 2026

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This FOI release is a single list of purchase orders raised by the Department of Social Services between 19 February and 7 August 2026, titled as a section 17 document. It records the vendor name and document date for roughly 120 entries, with no dollar values, descriptions of goods or services, or policy content. Vendors include law firms (Gadens, Maddocks, Mallesons, HWLE), consultancies (KPMG, Nous Group, Providence Consulting, DMV Consulting), recruitment agencies (SOS Recruitment, Hays, Hudson Global), universities, peak bodies and community organisations (Wesnet, Women with Disabilities Victoria, Settlement Council of Australia), and several individuals. Other entries include printing, IT, security, fleet, travel and insurance providers, and a payment to Comcare. The list shows procurement activity but does not disclose the purpose of any engagement or its cost.