6.  Public interest assessment

Consistent with the national PPP guidelines, public interest matters will be considered in all investment evaluation decisions and any subsequent project procurement decision.

In Queensland, PPP projects must complete and submit a public interest test with documentation seeking project approval. Confirmation or updates to the public interest assessment are required at key stages throughout the project. The public interest test covers:

•  the effectiveness in meeting the service requirement;

•  the impact on stakeholders;

•  accountability and transparency;

•  public access and equity;

•  consumer rights;

•  security; and

•  privacy.

The Queensland PPP guidelines (Value for Money Framework, Section 3.2.8) provides further detail on issues to be considered when completing a public interest assessment.