| NO | ASPECTS | DESCRIPTION |
| 12. | Facilities Available to Facilitate Project Structuring and Transaction Advisory | • PPP Tender processes are largely privately funded by tender participants depending on project. Government may also compensate unsuccessful shortlisted tenders for bid costs. |
| 13. | Role of Local Government | • Local Governments support PPPs initiated or procured at a higher level of government through planning and other regulatory approval processes • Local Government has provided PPP funding support. For example, Gold Coast Rapid Transit and Sydney Light Rail. |
| 14. | Role of Local Government | • Risks should be allocated to the party best able to manage them (PPP Guidelines Overview, p.10) |
| 15. | Financing Mix Options Allowed | • Not prescriptive on gearing ratios or form of finance in PPP Vehicles • Well-developed and robust business case a necessity |
| 16. | PPP Promotions/ Marketing Mechanisms | • National PPP Pipeline - A pipeline of current project across Australia in key social and economic infrastructure sectors http://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/public_private/ • National Infrastructure Construction Schedule - The National Infrastructure Construction Schedule contains information on all infrastructure projects over $50 million procured by the general government sector. In line with the National Public Private Partnership Policy, a number of these projects are likely to use a Public Private Partnership delivery model. |
| 17. | Monitoring and Evaluation | • Auditor General's reports and evaluation • Each PPP unit regularly monitors progress and performance |
| 18. | Dispute Resolution Mechanism | • Standard legal avenues |