What is a funding entity?

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According to the Code, each of the following is a funding entity:

A) A non-corporate Commonwealth entity as defined in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).

B) A corporate Commonwealth entity as defined in the PGPA Act that is directed by the Minister for Finance to comply with the Building Code 2016.

A complete list of Commonwealth entities and companies is published annually by the Department of Finance. If your agency’s name is shaded purple, it’s a funding entity.

View the complete list of PGPA Act Commonwealth entities and companies.

If you’d like to learn more about what defines a funding entity, you can review the complete PGPA Act here.

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Are drug and alcohol testing requirements different for Building Code 2013 and Code projects?

The head contractor for Commonwealth funded building work that is required to have a WRMP must have a 'fitness for work' policy as part of the WRMP. A fitness for work policy that complies with the drug and alcohol testing requirements in the Building Code 2013 will also comply with the Code.

Where can I find further information on the interaction between the Building Code 2013 and the Code?

Our Code coverage tool can assist you to understand the interaction between the codes.

I'm a head contractor or subcontractor who submitted my expression of interest for Commonwealth funded building work prior to 2 Dec 2016, but submitted my tender for the same work after 2 Dec 2016. Which code would I be subject to for this project?

You would be subject to the Code on this project. The Building and Construction Industry (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Rules 2016 provides that where both codes may otherwise apply, the Code takes priority.

This means that where an expression of interest was submitted prior to 2 December 2016 but a tender for the same work was submitted from 2 December 2016 onwards, the head contractor or subcontractor would be subject to the Code for the work. The head contractor would also need to demonstrate compliance with the Code requirements in order to be eligible to tender for and be awarded the work.

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Are drug and alcohol testing requirements different for Building Code 2013 and Code projects?

Where can I find further information on the interaction between the Building Code 2013 and the Code?

I'm a head contractor or subcontractor who submitted my expression of interest for Commonwealth funded building work prior to 2 Dec 2016, but submitted my tender for the same work after 2 Dec 2016. Which code would I be subject to for this project?