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Buyers Alert - February 2010
2010 02 03  This Buyer Alert reinforces the need for government purchasing staff to be conscious of the aggressive marketing strategies used by some companies, as highlighted in the Buyer Alert issued on 29 October 2009.   
First Home Owner Grant Cap
The Western Australian government has incorporated legislative amendments to the First Home Owner Grant Act 2000 regarding the introduction from 1 January 2010 of a cap on the total value of buying or building a home.
Mid-Year Review Corrective Measures
Mid-Year Review Corrective Measures
Tender advertising policy changes
From 1 December 2009, the State Supply Commission advertising policy no longer mandates that government agencies advertise tenders over $150,000 in the West Australian newspaper.

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides quality economic and financial management for Western Australia.

The Department administers State revenue laws. It also performs a central contracting and tendering function, and whole-of-government shared services for human resources and finance.

It oversees building management and works for the State, including procurement, works and building construction, and the State’s big infrastructure projects through the Office of Strategic Projects.

Regulatory Gatekeeping Unit

Recgulatory Impact iconThe Regulatory Gatekeeping Unit (RGU) has been established by the Government of Western Australia to advise on, administer and support the Regulatory Impact Assessment process. Extensive support material is available to provide further background and guidance.

Economic Audit Final Report

EAC

The Economic Audit Committee’s Final Report Putting the Public First: Partnering with the Community and Business to Deliver Outcomes was released by the Premier on 14 December 2009.

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