Labour Relations, Training and Workplace Equity Plans
From March 1st, 2022, businesses that are bidding for cleaning, security, or traffic management work worth more than $25,000 will need to complete a Labour Relations, Training and Workplace Equity Plan (LRTWE Plan).
The threshold value for LRTWE Plans for construction work has been increased from $25,000 to $200,000, to reduce the administrative burden of developing and maintaining LRTWE Plans.
The following are the categories that the LRTWE plan will include:
- How the business will comply with the Code
- Support for employment security, health, and wellbeing
- Support for diversity and career development for workers
The plan must be developed in consultation with employees and include a statement about how this was done. The successful tenderer will need to operate in alignment with the plan for the duration of the project.
Note: For procurement over $200,000 for services or works, other than those listed as excluded services or works to the ACT Government also need to complete LRTWE plan.
Secure Local Jobs Code Threshold2
| Category | Supplier must hold a SLJC Certificate | Supplier must submit a LRTWEP |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | All procurements | $25,000 |
| Security | All procurements | $25,000 |
| Traffic Management | All procurements | $25,000 |
| Construction | All procurements | $200,000 |
| Services or works that are primarily3 for labour1 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
1. Other than excluded services or works; see section 22F(1), Government Procurement Act 2001 or Section 12AB Government Procurement Regulation 2007
2. Section 22G, Government Procurement Act 2001 and Section 12AA, Government Procurement Regulation 2007
3. The labour component of the contract is 51% or more.