The Local Jobs First Policy
4 The Local Jobs First Policy
The Victorian Government must develop and implement a policy with respect to the participation by local industry in projects, developments, procurements and other initiatives undertaken or funded (whether wholly or partially) by the State.
S. 4(2) amended by No. 35/2018 s. 9(2).
The policy is to be known as the Local Jobs First Policy.
S. 4(3) substituted by No. 31/2025 s. 27.
The policy may include any guidelines or material prepared by the Minister regarding the application of, and procedures to be followed in complying with, this Act, the regulations or the policy.
S. 4(4) inserted by No. 35/2018 s. 9(3).
The Local Jobs First Policy is comprised of—
the Victorian Industry Participation Policy; and
the Major Projects Skills Guarantee.
S. 4(5) inserted by No. 35/2018 s. 9(3).
The Victorian Industry Participation Policy is an industry development policy designed to ensure small and medium-sized enterprises are given full and fair opportunity to compete for Victorian government contracts.
S. 4(6) inserted by No. 35/2018 s. 9(3).
The Major Projects Skills Guarantee is a policy that provides job opportunities for apprentices, trainees and cadets on high value construction projects.
S. 4A (Heading) amended by No. 31/2025 s. 41(1).
S. 4A inserted by No. 35/2018 s. 10.
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