Private sector involvement in the provision of a public infrastructure need or service should be encouraged in projects where it can be shown that the state will achieve a better value for money outcome.
The government will develop contractual relationships with the private sector under this policy with the following objectives in mind:
- To optimise the level of infrastructure expenditure through the responsible use of the resources of the public and private sectors
- To ensure that infrastructure and related service delivery is provided in accordance with best practice and, where appropriate, to relevant national and international standards
- To promote and sustain economic development growth and employment opportunities for the whole of Queensland
- To significantly improve service delivery to the community
- To encourage innovation in the provision of infrastructure and related service delivery
- To maximise the social and economic returns from government investment
- To secure and pass on the benefits of the policy to the customers, businesses and the Queensland community
- To clearly articulate accountabilities for outcomes.
In undertaking projects in a contractual relationship with the private sector the government will have regard for the development of industry, investment, recruitment, and skill development and transfer.