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ARTICLE · 25 JUNE 2014

Revocation of Fair Work Principles in Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)

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As the Principles will be revoked, agencies must ensure they understand how their tender processes could be affected.

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Liana Westcott
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The Fair Work Principles have set two requirements for all procurements above the monetary thresholds in the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs):

  • compliance with the Fair Work Act (the Act) must be a condition for participation, and
  • tenderers must include a declaration of compliance as part of their tender.

With the Principles being revoked from 1 July 2014, it is time for agencies to ensure they understand how current and future tender processes will be affected.

With these requirements being removed, agencies will need to make adjustments to all affected procurement templates, and consider how to deal with procurement activities that cross over the revocation date. Agencies should also contact the Department of Employment for advice on transition arrangements.

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