1.  Introduction

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed the national Public Private Partnerships (PPP) policy framework and guidelines on 29 November 2008. The policy and guidelines apply to all Australian, State and Territory government agencies and are available at www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au.  

This document provides advice to Australian Government agencies on:

•  applying the national PPP policy and guidelines; and

•  Australian Government requirements for PPP project development and delivery.