3.1.4  Coverage of the policy

The Policy applies to all State and Territory Governments as well as the Commonwealth Government in relation to the procurement of infrastructure via PPPs.

The Policy does not apply to the Local Government sector. However local government entities may consider the benefits of using this National Policy when developing any PPP project.

It is recognised that the Policy and the associated Guidelines will be applied to a wide range of different types of projects within jurisdictions. Given this, and in the spirit of efficiently procuring infrastructure and in keeping bid costs as low as possible, there may be cases where it is appropriate to depart from the processes set out in the associated Guidelines. Any departures must first be approved by the relevant PPP authority (usually Treasury or Finance).

The Policy will apply to all PPP projects to be delivered by government departments and agencies within jurisdictions, unless a specific government decision in that jurisdiction advises of a departure from this Policy and that other provisions will apply.

Application of the Policy to the provision of infrastructure by a Government Business Enterprise (or its equivalent) shall be determined by individual jurisdictions.