The Community Benefit Principles will guide major investments to ensure lasting benefits for communities, workers and industries.
The principles intend to ensure that the benefits of significant public investment flow to local workers, industries and communities.
The Community Benefit Principles are:
- promoting safe, secure and well-paid jobs with good conditions
- developing skilled, inclusive workforces through training and development and broadening opportunities for workforce participation
- engaging with local communities, including First Nations communities, for positive outcomes
- supporting First Nations participation in, and sharing in the benefits of the net zero transition
- strengthening domestic industries and supply chains
- promoting tax transparency and accountability.
The implementation of the Community Benefit Principles aims to:
- improve visibility of project outcomes and community benefits
- be proportionate to the scale of investment
- minimise regulatory burden while remaining effective
- align with community expectations.
Have your say
We encourage individuals, communities, industry and other stakeholders to review the draft guidance and share your views. Your feedback will help shape how we implement the Community Benefit Principles and make sure they reflect the needs and expectations of all Australians.