Introduction

These National PPP Guidelines: National Commercial Principles for Economic Infrastructure ("NCPs for Economic Infrastructure") detail the Commonwealth and State/Territory governments' current preferred commercial principles for economic infrastructure public private partnerships ("PPPs"). These principles apply to economic infrastructure projects where the private party bears market (demand) risk and revenues are often derived directly from the end user or other third parties (rather than government). Often the facility reverts to government, at no cost, at the end of the concession term. Examples of economic infrastructure projects include tollroads, ports and car parking facilities.

This document should be used in conjunction with the processes outlined in other National Public Private Partnerships Guidance material.