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Procurement Act 2020.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to modernise the processes for Government procurement of goods, services and works.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Framework law Equity Governance Social protection Sustainable development Tax/levy Inspection Contract/agreement Business/industry/corporations Local government Policy/planning Agricultural commodities Procedural matters Enforcement/compliance Public participation Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The objects of this Act are as follows (a) to promote best value for money in government procurement so as to deliver sustainable economic, social and environmental benefits to Western Australians; (b) to reduce barriers to the participation of small and medium businesses in government procurement by streamlining procurement procedures; (c) to strengthen integrity in government procurement and to promote ethical and accountable practices so as to provide confidence that government procurement is conducted fairly; (d) to enable coordinated government procurement strategy, governance and leadership and devolved accountability and decision-making; (e) to provide a legislative scheme that is responsive to changing community expectations and that supports innovation in the Western Australian economy.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Procurement (Debarment of Suppliers) Regulations 2021.

Legislation | Australia | 2021

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of environment, Standards, Business/industry/corporations, Oil

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Procurement Regulations 2020.

Legislation | Australia | 2020

Keyword: Access-to-information, Social protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX