The WA government entity will notify suppliers if they have been selected for an audit. Suppliers are required to provide an audit contact to represent them throughout the audit and will work directly with the Supplier Wage Audit Unit (SWAU).
The SWAU will conduct the audit on behalf of the contracting agency according to established contract terms and conditions.
The audit begins with an entrance meeting with the suppliers nominated contact, the contracting agency, and the SWAU to discuss the process and the required de-identified records to be shared. The SWAU will review the information provided and may request additional information or clarify details if needed. The audit process will end with an exit meeting to discuss the findings.
For construction and works suppliers
If you are a supplier and require example model clauses that may be useful to utilise for insertion into your construction contracts, please refer to the Example subcontract clauses for construction contracts (PDF, 213.26KB).
If you have been audited and would like to discuss the outcome of the audit, including any feedback on the audit process, please email supplierwageaudit@demirs.wa.gov.au
Advice, support and assistance
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Employers operating in the national industrial relations system can seek information from the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or at Online Enquiries – Fair Work Ombudsman.
Employers operating in the WA state industrial relations system can access information on the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website which includes WA award summaries, leave calculation guides, minimum pay rates, when children can work, long service leave and record keeping requirements.
Alternatively, employers can speak with Wageline on 1300 655 266 or email wageline@demirs.wa.gov.au for further assistance.
