Shadow Economy Procurement Connected Policy – Increasing the integrity of government procurement

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The original policy commenced on 1 July 2019. This revised policy applies to new and existing approaches to market which close on or after 1 October 2024.

This Procurement connected policy outlines the key components of the Commonwealth Government's policy to increase the integrity of government procurement, as recommended in the Black Economy Taskforce's final report.

From 1 July 2019, businesses seeking to tender for Australian Government procurement contracts valued at $4 million or more (including GST) are required to provide a statement from the Australian Taxation Office showing they have a satisfactory tax record.

All non corporate Commonwealth entities must comply with the policy.

Policy

Shadow Economy Procurement Connected Policy

Model clauses

Model clauses [DOCX 89KB]

Model clauses [PDF 247KB]

Frequently Asked Questions

Applying the guidelines for Commonwealth procuring officials

Complying with the guidelines for tenderers

Media

Media release - Increasing integrity in government procurement - 26 March 2019

Additional guidance

Department of Finance – Procurement Connected Policies

Australian Taxation Office – Commonwealth Government procurement - Statement of tax record

More information

For policy queries email shadoweconomyPCP@treasury.gov.au