The NSW Government is implementing a supplier debarment scheme that will establish clear rules on when suppliers who engage in serious misconduct or abuse of trust can be banned from doing business with the NSW Government.
The debarment scheme responds to a recommendation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) following ICAC’s investigation into the awarding of Transport for NSW and Inner West Council contracts (Operation Hector).
The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC, Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement, is seeking feedback on the draft Local Jobs First Bill 2025. The Bill updates the Public Works and Procurement Act 1912 to add provisions for the Debarment Scheme. Specifics of the scheme will be outlined in future regulations.
The Debarment Scheme will promote responsible supplier behaviour, building on the current Supplier Code of Conduct. Debarment will only occur for suppliers that have been found to be involved in serious misconduct.
You can read more in the explanatory statement here.
Consultation on other features of the Local Jobs First Bill including the Local Jobs First Commissioner is taking place concurrently here.
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