The objects of this
Act are as follows —
(a) to
promote best value for money in government procurement so as to deliver
sustainable economic, social and environmental benefits to Western
Australians;
(b) to
reduce barriers to the participation of small and medium businesses in
government procurement by streamlining procurement procedures;
(c) to
strengthen integrity in government procurement and to promote ethical and
accountable practices so as to provide confidence that government procurement
is conducted fairly;
(d) to
enable coordinated government procurement strategy, governance and leadership
and devolved accountability and decision-making;
(e) to
provide a legislative scheme that is responsive to changing community
expectations and that supports innovation in the Western Australian economy.