Probity

In pursuing partnerships with the private sector for the provision of infrastructure services, the Queensland Government is committed to a process which is transparent and accountable and which ensures that all proponents are given fair and equitable treatment. In this regard, the public private partnership process will be underpinned by probity practices that ensure that the procedural integrity of the process is maintained. This is consistent with the objectives outlined in the State Purchasing Policy.

It is the responsibility of the government and its representatives to ensure that probity is maintained. This includes:

•  ensuring conformity to processes;

•  facilitating accountability;

•  ensuring that proponents are treated in a fair and equitable manner;

•  encouraging commercial competition on the basis that all bids will be assessed against the same criteria; and

•  preserving public and proponent confidence in government processes.

The Probity and process governance supporting document provides a detailed outline of how agencies can meet their probity responsibilities as they investigate public private partnership opportunities.