Buy Queensland policy enhancements to preference best practice workplaces
08 June 2018
Queensland Government:
The Palaszczuk Government’s Buy Queensland
policy will now support best practice
workplaces in
Queensland with the
delivery of key enhancements to government’s
procurement policy.
Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said the government
was delivering on its commitment to quality, secure local jobs and safe
workplaces for all Queenslanders.
“Since Buy Queensland came into effect in September last year, 84 per
cent of
Queensland Government contracts awarded through QTenders have gone
to Queensland businesses,” he said.
“This presents a huge opportunity to back in secure, quality
local jobs.
“By spending money locally, businesses can have the confidence to hire
more workers and take on apprentices, and that’s the heart of Buy
Queensland.
“These enhancements take that a step further – we’re supporting quality,
secure local
jobs so that workers can plan for the future as well as pay
the bills.”
Mr de Brenni said the enhancements focused on achieving positive
workplace outcomes like worker safety, fair wages, and good working
conditions.
“Our supplier evaluation will now include looking at workplace health
and safety systems, and standards to make sure businesses tendering for
government contracts are providing the best possible workplace for their
staff.
“Whether we’re tendering for building major infrastructure, looking for
community service providers, or hospitality staff, we want to make sure
we’re supporting businesses who engage with their staff cooperatively
and strive for best practice in their workplaces.
“These enhancements also confirm our continued commitment to giving
preference to businesses that are training up the next generation of
tradies and staff through apprenticeships.
“We will ensure that employers live up to their training and
apprenticeship obligations through enhanced reporting and compliance
measures.”
Mr de Brenni said Buy Queensland had delivered a boon for local
businesses since it was introduced.
“This policy unashamedly preferences Queensland businesses when it comes
to doing business with the state government,” he said.
“We are focussed on ensuring best practice workplace health and safety
systems and standards are the norm for businesses across Queensland.”
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