Fair treatment of subcontractors – including timely payment – are among the measures outlined a new code of conduct that comes into force in Western Australia on 1st January 2017.

A compliance framework is also being set up so that a company’s performance may be taken into consideration when future state building work is being awarded.

The Western Australian Building & Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016 is designed to ensure that the public funds are only spent with contractors that conduct themselves in a reputable, fair, safe and responsible manner. This applies both to their dealings with the state and within the building and construction industry more generally.

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