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Policy may create the mandate, but good practice delivers the outcomes. Discover The Fair Co.’s 10 Principles for Success and learn how organisations can move beyond compliance to create lasting social value through procurement, workforce development and meaningful community impact.

Discover how Tasmania’s updated Buy Local Policy is reshaping government procurement by placing greater emphasis on social and economic outcomes. Learn how the Economic and Social Benefits Test (ESBT), local industry participation, job creation and community impact are becoming key factors in Tasmanian Government contract evaluations, and what suppliers need to do to stay competitive.

Gippsland’s New Energy Priority Workforce Project shows how place-based employment programs can create lasting impact, exceeding its target with 117 job placements and generating up to $3.75 in social value for every $1 invested. Our evaluation highlights the importance of local partnerships, employer engagement and tailored workforce support in the energy transition.

Discover how NSW’s procurement policies are embedding social value into government contracts and what suppliers can do to remain competitive.

Meet Margaret, the strategic thinker and problem-solver helping to drive The Fair Co.’s growth behind the scenes as Director, Commercial & Corporate Services.

From January 2026, the Queensland Procurement Policy places greater emphasis on social impact, creating new opportunities for social enterprises, Indigenous businesses and purpose-driven suppliers across Queensland.

Victoria’s 2025 updates to social procurement and local jobs policies highlight a stronger focus on alignment, compliance and measurable outcomes. Buyers and suppliers will need to adapt how they approach tenders and delivery to meet these evolving expectations.

We’re kicking off a new blog series on Australia’s social procurement landscape. Starting with Commonwealth policy, then unpacking key state and territory policies next.

Five years into the Victorian Social Procurement Framework (SPF), findings from the 2026 Victorian SPF Sector Pulse Survey point to a clearer and more focused message emerging. 

If things at The Fair Co. seem to just work, there’s a very good chance Leigh is somewhere behind the scenes making that happen. As Head of Digital, Innovation & Marketing, he’s the calm operator keeping our systems, platforms, tools and processes running smoothly.