The Australian Government has introduced the Gateway Review Process (Gateway) to improve the delivery of major projects. Gateway applies to new projects undertaken by FMA Act agencies, which require Cabinet approval and which satisfy certain financial and risk thresholds.17
Gateway is a project assurance methodology which involves a series of brief, independent reviews at critical stages in the development and implementation of a project. At key decision points (referred to as Gates) a Gateway Review focuses on the issues that are important to the project at that stage of the project's life. Each review provides high level, action-oriented recommendations. The development and management of contracts within projects may be subject to review under this process. For example, Gate 5 reviews whether the project delivers value for money identified in the business case. Elements of this review may include consideration of the management of any contracts entered into as part of the project.
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17 Further details are contained in Financial Management Guidance No.20, Guidance on the Gateway Review Process - A Project Assurance Methodology for the Australian Government, and Financial Management Reference No.7, Gateway Review Process - A Handbook for Conducting Gateway Reviews.