The Local Jobs First Act 2003 includes a strengthened Local Jobs First compliance framework to help deliver the best outcomes for local industry and workers. The Local Jobs First Commissioner is responsible for overseeing and enforcing compliance. Under the Act, a person or agency to which the Local Jobs First Policy applies must comply with the Local Jobs First Policy.
The Commissioner’s compliance and enforcement powers will apply to standard and strategic Local Jobs First projects tendered from 15 August 2018. The Commissioner's regulatory framework provides an overview of the Commissioner's approach to monitoring and compliance:
The Commissioner can investigate complaints related to compliance with Local Jobs First or a Local Industry Development Plan. Complaints will be handled in accordance with the Commissioner’s complaints handling policy below:
To find more information about the compliance process of the Local Jobs First Commissioner, click on the relevant topic below:
Overview of the Review Process
The Commissioner may proceed with an investigation into non-compliance of the Local Jobs First Policy. Learn more about this process.
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