August 10th, 2022Recognising employers

The state government is putting workers first and recognising excellent employers by prioritising
suppliers and businesses that have fair labour standards and do the right thing by their staff.
Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Ben Carroll has launched the Victorian Fair Jobs Code which will ensure suppliers and businesses benefiting from large government contracts or significant grants are providing safe, secure and inclusive workplaces for their employees.
The Code will come into effect on 1 December and applies to suppliers bidding for goods, services, and construction projects worth $3 million or more, as well as subcontractors with contracts valued at $10 million or more.
Businesses applying for significant business expansion grants of $500,000 or more from the Government will also need to comply with the Code.
The Code will promote job security and workplace equity and diversity for workers. It willrecognise good employers by ensuring that only businesses that treat their workers fairly are rewarded with major government contracts or business grants.