WA’s new audit branch puts government suppliers on notice over employee conditions Economy & Industry WA’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has a new department to ensure government suppliers are complying with their obligations to workers.
WA casino regulator to get independent chair June 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry New laws will be introduced into WA to appoint an independent chair to the state’s casino regulator and to introduce new powers to restore integrity in the sector.
WA grants program to help small businesses win government contracts June 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Three new rounds of the $2 million Local Capability Fund have been announced by the Western Australian government.
More than 200 Aboriginal businesses engaged by WA government since 2018 April 8, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social WA’s procurement has exceeded targets for Aboriginal goods, services and work contracts, with more growth in its third year of operation.
WA signs off on five-year Native Title transfer to Noongar Land Estate July 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade News WA has transferred 320,000 hectares of boodja to Noongar traditional owners, described as part of the most comprehensive native title settlement in Australian history.
WA launches new procurement framework June 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry WA’s new procurement framework has come into effect this week, bringing together goods, services and works procurement under one piece of legislation.
McGowan backs crisis fund as India hits more than 350,000 positive COVID-19 cases per day May 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Foreign Affairs & Immigration WA’s local community organisations working to provide on-the-ground support responding to India’s COVID-19 crisis are eligible for state funding assistance.
