The Queensland Government is committed to maximising benefits for Queenslanders by using procurement to support local jobs and businesses and drive economic, environmental and social outcomes. This includes ensuring quality, safe workplaces for people engaged on major state government projects, through the highest possible standards of workplace health and safety, engaging appropriate numbers of trainees and apprentices, and best practice industrial relations.

Ensuring quality, safe workplaces supports delivery of projects on time and on budget.

The purpose of this guide is to help agencies and contractors apply the best practice principles for major projects.