The federal government chose not to run an open tender process for contracts worth $423 million to provide security for refugees on Manus Island, raising more questions about how the thinly capitalised and inexperienced Paladin group was chosen.
Government procurement documents show the Home Affairs Department ran a "limited tender" for both contracts won by Paladin, which typically means it was the only party invited to bid.
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