Section 2: Procurement assurance

Resources to assist in aligning with the standards outlined in section 2 of the Code.

Suppliers are required to cooperate with, and provide accurate documents and/or information to, the Branch under:

• Section 2 of the Code
• Section 3.3.3 of the PAM Framework.

Comply with all relevant legislation, policies, standards and contractual commitments

• Find Queensland Government legislation.
• Find Australian Government legislation.
• Learn about your legal requirements as a business, including supplier agreements, contracts, privacy, licences and insurance.
• You may be required to fulfil certain contract and policy requirements by:
  • meeting Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 requirements
  • being accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)
  • meeting International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) standards.

2.1 Managing conflicts of interest

Transparency in managing conflicts of interests is critical to maintaining trust and ensuring procurement and delivery processes are conducted in the public interest.

Read our supplier guide on managing and reporting conflicts of interest in procurement and delivery.

2.3 Handling information

• Read our supplier guide on handling information in procurement and delivery.
• Find out how to protect your technology systems with the Australian Government's cyber security guidelines.
• Learn about the Essential Eight maturity model assessment guidance – 8 essential mitigation strategies to help protect your business from cyber threats.

2.4 Not engaging in inappropriate supply market behaviours

Misuse of market power

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)'s Small business toolkit provides guidance on identifying substantial misuse of market power, recognising improper conduct and detecting potential collusion (cartel conduct).

Dumped goods

• Learn about the Anti-Dumping Commission and how the anti-dumping and countervailing system works.
• Find out about dumping and countervailing duties on imported goods.
• Read the dumping and subsidy manual.

2.5 Acting properly toward government officers

Read our supplier guide on acting properly toward government officers – influencing decision-making in procurement and delivery.

2.7 Subcontractor payment terms

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) provides the following resources for suppliers:

• read about legislative requirements and payment protections in the industry guide to security of payment
• understand your requirements and obligations when using project trusts (PDF, 1.6MB)
• understand your requirements and obligations when using retention trusts (PDF, 1.1MB).