Jillian Segal hired former Scott Morrison adviser on $200,000 contract without public tender process
Jillian Segal has hired a consulting company founded by Yaron Finkelstein, a former adviser to Scott Morrison, for a $200,000 contract without a public tender process. The contract is for 12 months and aims to provide strategic advice on antisemitism during a royal commission. This decision has raised questions about the procurement process and the lack of competition for the contract.
- ▪Jillian Segal hired Society Advisory Pty Ltd, founded by Yaron Finkelstein, for a 12-month contract worth $200,000.
- ▪The contract was awarded without a public tender process, citing an absence of competition for technical reasons.
- ▪Independent senator David Pocock questioned the limited tender process, highlighting concerns about transparency in government procurement.
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Jillian Segal in 2025. The antisemitism envoy hired a consulting company founded by a former advisor to Scott Morrison for a 12-month contract without a public tender process. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPView image in fullscreenJillian Segal in 2025. The antisemitism envoy hired a consulting company founded by a former advisor to Scott Morrison for a 12-month contract without a public tender process. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPAntisemitismJillian Segal hired former Scott Morrison adviser on $200,000 contract without public tender process 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 Tom McIlroy Political editorWed 27 May 2026 05.14…
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