There are a two state government policies and schemes that apply to construction projects.These are:
Priority Start Policy
The Priority Start Policy aims to provide more opportunities for apprentices and trainees on major Western Australian Government funded building, construction and maintenance contracts.
If you are a head contractor on a government contract valued over $5 million (including GST), you (and any subcontractors working on the contract with you) will be required to meet a target training rate. More information on this policy is available on the Department of Training and Workforce Development’s website.
Percent for Art Scheme
The State Government's Percent for Art Scheme encourages art in the built environment by using a percentage of a development's overall budget to commission art on new public buildings such as schools, police stations and hospitals.
More information on this policy is available on the Percent for Art Scheme page.
