I.5 Application of the framework

The framework applies to public infrastructure projects where the expected whole-of-life project cost will exceed $100M Net Present Value (NPV) during the term of the contractual relationship.

When applying this framework, agencies should be mindful of, and comply with, government policies and guidelines, in particular:

∙ State Purchasing Policy1

∙ Local Industry Policy2

∙ Arts Place Policy3

∙ '10% Training Policy' for Queensland Government Building and Construction Contracts⁴

∙ Capital Works Management Framework5

∙ Employment Security Policy6.

Agencies should also ensure that the final project outcome is consistent with the National Competition Policy, the Competition Principles Agreement and Foreign Investment Review Board requirements.

Public private partnership projects and the activities that occur during the process of establishing a public private partnership project comply with all existing and future relevant legislation including:

∙ Freedom of Information Act 1992 (Qld)7

∙ Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld)8

∙ Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 (Qld)9.

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1 http://www.qgm.qld.gov.au/policy2000/index.htm

2 http://www.dtrdi.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v3/guis/templates/content/gui_cue_cntnhtml.cfm?id=61506

3 http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/docs/ap-guidelines.pdf

4 http://www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au/partners/industry_news_and_events/industry/building_and_co nstruction_industry/contacts.html

5 http://www.build.qld.gov.au/amps/amps03a.asp

6 www.opsc.qld.gov.au/library/docs/resources/policies/Security_Policy_EmpSecurity.pdf

7 www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/F/FreedomInfoA92.pdf

8 www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/P/PublicSecEthA94.pdf