Today, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works released an updated version of the Committee’s ‘Procedure Manual’.
The Committee’s ‘Procedure Manual’ is an official Parliamentary document that provides guidance to Commonwealth Government entities required to engage with the Committee to gain approval for applicable proposed public works. The ‘Procedure Manual’ outlines the Committee’s functions and responsibilities and the processes that need to be followed for the referral of major works, and the notification and approval of ‘Medium Works’. The procedures outlined in the ‘Procedure Manual’ are mandatory, and relevant entities must comply with these when planning applicable proposed public works projects.
The latest version of the ‘Procedure Manual’, Edition 9.7, includes technical changes in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Department of Finance, updated language to more accurately reflect current Committee and Parliamentary practices, and revised guidance around the expected per-square metre cost for office fit-outs projects that accounts for the inflationary impacts of recent years and reflects current market rates. These updates also reinforce the stated expectations of the Committee regarding entity requirements to seek the best value for money options when considering projects, as well as the requirement to engage with the Committee at the earliest possible opportunity and to factor in flexibility regarding timing and processes for referrals.
Please note: the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works is not involved in the tendering process, awarding of contracts or details of the proposed works. Enquiries on these matters should be directed to the relevant Commonwealth entities.
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