11.  Coverage and Application of the National PPP Policy and Guidelines

The National Guidelines (including the Western Australian requirements) apply to all PPP projects entered into by Western Australian general government sector agencies.  Application of the policy to the provision of infrastructure by Government Trading Enterprises will be determined by the Government on a project-by-project basis.

The Western Australian Government generally supports the objectives of the National Guidelines. However, the Government considers it to be essential that their application be assessed on a project‑specific basis and that they are adapted to reflect the requirements and circumstances specific to Western Australia.  Accordingly, the Government reserves the right to depart from the National Guidelines, including the commercial principles, as the Government may reasonably require. These circumstances may include:

•  where the Government considers that it is reasonable or appropriate in the circumstances of each project;

•  to ensure a competitive process and achievement of value-for-money;

•  where the Government considers it to be in the public and State's interest to do so; or

•  as may be necessary to meet the Government's policy and legislative requirements.