Agencies and suppliers must now use the updated Local Jobs First Policy and Guidelines

The Victorian Government’s Local Jobs First Policy, Local Jobs First Agency Guidelines and Local Jobs First Supplier Guidelines have been updated to align with the amendments to the Local Jobs First Act 2003 that are in effect as of 20 August 2025. Agencies and suppliers are now required to use the updated guidance to support implementation of Local Jobs First on all applicable projects.

Additional updates to the Local Jobs First Policy, Local Jobs First Agency Guidelines and Local Jobs First Supplier Guidelines will be released by DJSIR to support implementation of the amendments coming into effect by 1 July 2026. These updates will be published on the Local Jobs First website.

Further detail on the recent changes and commencement of the reforms can be found in the factsheets uploaded after Royal Assent on 22 August 2025.