Local Jobs First Act 2003

to promote Local Jobs First across agencies and local industry;

to collaborate with agencies and external service providers to assist businesses in targeting companies and workers in specific sectors and regions;

to work with agencies to improve Victorian industry access to current and future government procurement opportunities;

if both the supplier and agency consent, to provide advice and support in relation to non-compliance and potential non‑compliance with Local Jobs First or a Local Industry Development Plan;

to advocate for the private sector and local government to procure goods and services from Victorian industry, employ local workers and enhance the skills of local workers;

to provide strategic advice on issues related to Local Jobs First, particularly on actions to grow participation by local industry in government activities in the short-term, medium-term and long-term;

to support the development of and provide advice on government procurement policies and initiatives;

to monitor and report on compliance with Local Jobs First and Local Industry Development Plans;

to take enforcement action in relation to breaches of Local Jobs First and Local Industry Development Plans;

any other functions conferred on the Commissioner.