Probity is essential to ensuring that decisions are made free of conflicts of interest or biased information and maintaining fair and competitive bidding processes. The failure to observe strict probity protocols jeopardises the Government objective of receiving value for taxpayers' money and delivering optimal solutions to the community.
The project management framework must ensure that adequate probity processes are in place for the entirety of the project. The process must address all key probity issues, particularly mechanisms to manage potential conflicts of interest, protection of confidential information and ensuring equality of access for all proponents.