Commonwealth Procurement-Connected Policy — modern slavery
Federal procurement requires modern slavery risk consideration in supply chain.
Who must comply
Commonwealth agencies + their suppliers.
What triggers it
Federal procurement activity.
When due
Per procurement event; ongoing risk assessment.
Evidence required
Modern slavery risk assessment + supplier statements.
Max penalty
Tender disqualification; reputational
Summary
Federal Procurement-Connected Policy on Modern Slavery requires Commonwealth agencies + suppliers to consider modern slavery risks in procurement decisions. Aligned to Modern Slavery Act 2018.
Source legislation
Topics
Related obligations
- CWLTHPublish an annual Modern Slavery StatementEntities with consolidated revenue ≥$100M must publish an annual Modern Slavery Statement.
- CWLTHModern Slavery Statement (Cwlth)Entities with consolidated revenue ≥$100M must publish a Modern Slavery Statement annually.
- CWLTHComply with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)All federal procurement governed by CPRs — value-for-money + procurement-connected policies.
- NSWNSW Modern Slavery Act reporting (≥$50M)NSW entities with ≥$50M revenue may need to comply with NSW MSA (Anti-Slavery Commissioner oversight).
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Commonwealth Procurement-Connected Policy — modern slavery?
- Commonwealth agencies + their suppliers.
- What triggers Commonwealth Procurement-Connected Policy — modern slavery?
- Federal procurement activity.
- When is Commonwealth Procurement-Connected Policy — modern slavery due?
- Per procurement event; ongoing risk assessment.
- What is the maximum penalty for Commonwealth Procurement-Connected Policy — modern slavery?
- Tender disqualification; reputational
- What evidence is required for Commonwealth Procurement-Connected Policy — modern slavery?
- Modern slavery risk assessment + supplier statements.
Source: https://www.finance.gov.au/government/procurement/commonwealth-procurement-rules/procurement-connected-policies. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.