Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines
The Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines are for all Australian Government agencies operating under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997. The guidelines clarify what is required and expected in Commonwealth purchasing. They emphasise accountability in the achievement of outcomes rather than providing detailed procedures. The Guidelines are coordinated by the Department of Finance and Deregulation. The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the agency responsible for the section of the Guidelines relating to Indigenous Opportunities, as set out below.
Indigenous Opportunities
Where individual projects involve expenditure over $5 million ($6 million for construction and related facilities) and are in places where there are significant Indigenous populations with limited employment and training opportunities, officials should:
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consider opportunities for training and employment for local Indigenous communities and document the outcomes;
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consider the capabilities of local Indigenous suppliers when researching sources of supply; and
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More information is available about Australian Government Assistance through the Indigenous Employment Policy.
The full Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines & Best Practice Guidance are available at the Department of Finance and Deregulation website.