Progress to date
In 2018, QLD's Department of Transport and Main Roads was the first government client to agree to the pause and introduce a relevant policy.
The campaign has grown stronger over time, with other industry colleagues joining Consult Australia in the campaign from 2021 onwards. This includes the Australian Constructors Association, Engineers Australia, Roads Australia, Australasian Railway Association and the Association of Consulting Architects.
Over time, more and more agencies have committed to procurement pauses for wellbeing.
We now engage with 114 clients/agencies across sectors including defence, transport, local government, social infrastructure, resources and utilities.
In 2023, of the 108 clients contacted, at least 16 agencies advised us that they have a permanent policy restricting procurement over the end-of-year period, with a further 92 agencies being supportive of the initiative.