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<li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">New Queensland Procurement Policy puts local, small and family businesses front and centre of $35 billion annual spend.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></strong></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">30% small and medium enterprise target to grow local and regional jobs. </span> </strong></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Australian-first focus on increasing spend with businesses that are owned by or support veterans.&nbsp;</strong></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>New Procurement Policy will permanently remove Labor&rsquo;s costly Best Practice Industry Conditions and slash red tape with over 700 pages reduced to 50.<span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></strong></li>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland with the biggest overhaul of government procurement in decades making it simpler, fairer, and easier for businesses to bid for work from the State&rsquo;s $35 billion annual spend. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">Under the new Queensland Procurement Policy 2026, small, family, and regional businesses will be at the heart of how the government buys goods and services with clear targets, less paperwork, and greater transparency for taxpayers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">Key improvements include: </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">Backing Queensland businesses</span><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto"> with a 30% small and medium enterprise participation target for government contracts, ensuring local, family, and regional businesses are at the front of the queue. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">Australian-first focus on increasing spend with businesses that are owned by or support veterans. </span></li>
<li>Increasing spend with female-led businesses and those that support people with disability.  </li>
<li>Supporting Indigenous business growth with at least 3% of annual procurement spend. </li>
<li>Transparency and accountability guaranteed by publishing government spend data through a new public portal. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland&rsquo;s future with a simplified procurement policy so local businesses can get on with winning work, not wading through paperwork. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">During Labor&rsquo;s decade of decline, regional procurement declined and small businesses were shut out of opportunity under&nbsp;BPIC, with millions flowing out of Queensland communities instead of supporting local jobs. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">The Crisafulli Government's procurement policy gives a fairer and clearer framework that backs Queenslanders, strengthens local supply chains, and delivers better value for taxpayers, taking effect from 1 January 2026. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">The new policy also marks the permanent removal of Labor&rsquo;s costly Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC), after the Crisafulli Government paused them almost a year ago. The Queensland Productivity Commission found BPIC was costing the community billions of each year.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">Treasurer David Janetzki said the new policy delivered on the Crisafulli Government&rsquo;s commitment to restore respect for Queenslanders&rsquo; money. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">&ldquo;Removing red tape, permanently scrapping&nbsp;BPIC, and focusing on value for money will improve productivity and drive the delivery of better infrastructure and services,&rdquo; Treasurer Janetzki said. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">&ldquo;The former Labor Government voted against re-establishing the Queensland Productivity Commission, despite the clear need to address the drop in productivity and massive project blowouts during Labor&rsquo;s decade of decline.&rdquo; </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">Minister for Housing and Public Works Sam O&rsquo;Connor said the policy is about fairness, respect, opportunity and delivering real value for Queensland taxpayers and businesses. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">&ldquo;More Queensland businesses than ever before will benefit from the new Queensland Procurement Policy,&rdquo; Minister O&rsquo;Connor said.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>&ldquo;This will simplify the process so local businesses can get on with winning work, not wading through paperwork. &nbsp;</p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">&ldquo;Labor&rsquo;s 700-page policy of complicated, punitive red tape shut small businesses out and regional spend fell over their last term and they failed to deliver on their own targets. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">&ldquo;We&rsquo;re delivering a procurement policy that&rsquo;s fairer, faster, and easier for Queensland businesses to navigate and benefit from government work.</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">&ldquo;We&rsquo;re backing Queensland&rsquo;s small and family businesses by delivering better access to government work and more certainty to grow and employ local people."</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the renewed Queensland Procurement Policy promises to provide opportunities to Queensland businesses and address challenges the businesses community has highlighted for many years.   </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">&ldquo;The Government&rsquo;s commitment to SME participation, incentives to lift capability, and a reduction in red tape is welcome,&rdquo; Ms Cooper said. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">&ldquo;With the growth ahead in Queensland and the global spotlight on our State, there is no better time to be championing and celebrating Queensland made products and the businesses that produce them every day. "</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">Gallipoli Medical Research CEO Miriam Kent said the nation-leading focus on veterans was a landmark step forward. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>&ldquo;Queensland is home to the highest proportion of veterans in the country&mdash;28% of Australian veterans, or about 163 000 current and ex-serving personnel, said Ms Kent.</p>
<p>&ldquo;This policy recognises the significant contributions of our veteran community, acknowledges the barriers many face when transitioning to civilian careers, and most importantly, provides a clear and meaningful pathway for veterans to continue serving their communities beyond Defence."</p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) CEO Andrew Chapman welcomed the launch of the new Queensland Procurement Policy and the permanent removal of BPICs.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">&ldquo;BPICs forced up costs, slashed productivity and made collaboration between contractors and their workforce harder,&rdquo; Mr Chapman said.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span xml:lang="EN-AU" data-contrast="auto">&ldquo;Independent analysis for QMCA found they increased project costs by 15-30%. The permanent removal of BPICs restores balance and stability to the industry, allowing contractors to work constructively with employees and representatives to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and with better value for taxpayers and results for Queenslanders."</span></p>
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