Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct

The Queensland Government wants to do business with ethically, environmentally and socially responsible suppliers.

The Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct (the Code) outlines our expectations of businesses that want to sell their goods and services to us, and what constitutes a responsible supplier.

On 1 January 2026, the Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct 2026 commenced alongside the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 and supersedes all previous versions of the Code.

Application

Government agencies will apply the Code to all procurement activities, regardless of value.

At a minimum, invitation documentation requires suppliers to warrant that they comply with the Code.

Contract documentation will include conditions requiring ongoing adherence to the Code during the contract term. Under the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP), a breach of the Code is a breach of the contract, so if you become aware of any actual or potential non-compliance you must notify the agency promptly. This is usually within 10 business days unless another timeframe is specified in your contract.

Implementation

You must proactively self-assess your adherence to the Code and fix any shortcomings.

If you already meet legislative and regulatory requirements, and demonstrate good business practice, you probably meet many of the Code's provisions.

If there is discretion on how to meet a Code provision, you only need to take actions appropriate to the size of your business. For example, small businesses don't usually need sophisticated workplace policies or systems.

Questions or concerns

Contact the agency that is running the tender or managing the contract in the first instance.

Alternatively, contact the Queensland Government Procurement (QGP) Procurement Assurance Branch for general procurement assurance queries or complaints: