Quality assurance policy
The Queensland Government's Quality Assurance Policy, approved by Cabinet on 28 October 1996, applies in full to all State Government departments and agencies. Statutory authories are also expected to adhere. It states:
Government agencies shall not require quality assurance for purchases valued at less than $10,000 except by Ministerial direction.
For purchases valued at $10,000 or more, Government agencies will examine the level of risk associated with that purchase and specify quality assurance requirements depending on the level of risk as follows:
- Low Risk - No quality assurance requirement
- Moderate Risk - Selected elements from a Quality System Standard or approved industry/professional systems or standards to be specified
- High Risk - Quality System Standard or approved industry/professional systems or standards to be specified.
Government agencies will help facilitate recognition of industry/professional systems and standards for the purposes of this policy.
For details, read the Queensland Government's Quality Assurance Policy (PDF, 307kb).
The Queensland Government, as a major purchaser, performs second party quality system audits on its suppliers of high risk goods or services.
While individual agencies need to follow the Quality Assurance Policy, they may also have their own ‘in-house’ rules.
For more information about the Quality Assurance Policy and putting it into practice, telephone Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office’s QA Hotline during office hours on 1800 628 901 or email qa@qgcpo.qld.gov.au.
Last updated November 2007
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