Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct

Content is being reviewed to align with the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026.

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.

The Code enhances our commitment to help Queenslanders prosper and support genuine local businesses by outlining clear standards and expectations.

This guide outlines the outgoing Supplier Code of Conduct 2023, which applies to all procurement activities until 31 December 2025 and incoming Supplier Code of Conduct 2026, which applies to all procurement activities from 1 January 2026.

Application

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

However, the way they apply the Code will vary depending on the value and complexity of the procurement. For example:

  • for smaller tenders, you may only need to confirm that you meet the expectations of the Code
  • for larger tenders, you may need to provide more detailed evidence or warranties relating to the Code relating to the Code
  • all tenders will incorporate a clause in contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with declarations and verbal commitments.

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

Contract documentation will include conditions requiring ongoing adherence to the Code during the contract term and you must notify the agency within 10 business days if you become aware of any actual or potential non-compliance.

Meeting the expectations of the Code will assist in avoiding breaches of the Queensland Procurement Policy.

If you have queries about how the Code applies in your situation, contact the agency that is running the tender/has the 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.

Queries and complaints

If you have concerns about an agency decision, contact the agency that is running the tender/has the contract in the first instance.

Alternatively, contact the Queensland Government Procurement (QGP) Procurement Assurance Branch:

This will help open and facilitate communication with the agency concerned.

The QGP Procurement Assurance Branch refers concerns about:

  • illegal activity or corruption to the Queensland Police Service, Australian Federal Police or Crime and Corruption Commission as appropriate
  • regulation breaches to the relevant regulatory body.