Supporting Documentation For The Project

To enable a fast and effective assessment, a range of material in support of the application is required. An indication of the type of additional information required from the proponent is listed in the following checklist (this is supplementary to the information addressing the eligibility criteria outlined above). The supporting documentation should be sent directly to the MPF Client Manager.

Please Note:
While applications will be treated as Commercial-in-Confidence, other departmental officers and agencies involved in approvals processes may be informed of some of the  applications content, subject to appropriate sensitivities as advised by the proponent.

Supporting Documentation Checklist:

• Project description including:
  • Proponent contact information
• Summary of company activities
• Project description including:
  • business activity
  • employment
  • key milestones
  • joint venture information (if applicable) including equity arrangements;
  • location maps;
  • timelines (pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, financial close, agreements, commissioning, construction, key dates for other approvals if known);
  • evidence of the proponents (and/or funding partner/s) commitment to the project and
  • other relevant previous experience
• Latest annual report
  • company information (including financial summaries, stock exchange announcements if relevant etc)
  • details of Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director (or equivalent) including business experience
• Evidence that the project provides significant net economic benefits for Australia. This may include:
  • Employment
  • Investment
  • Export growth
  • Enhancement of employee skills and training
  • A significant boost to Australia's R&D capability
  • A significant proportion of local content and evidence of commitment/interest in working within the Australian Industry Participation framework
  • An injection of new technology or a diffusion of technology throughout Australian industry
  • Flow-on benefits to other industries or suppliers or
  • Major new activity in a rural, remote or regional town or area.
• Evidence of community consultation/commitment to the location/region/community where the investment is going to occur (including relevant local contacts).
• Clear articulation of any innovative aspects of the project.
• Indication of possible approvals required (see summary attached and complete as known).
• Details of any funding/assistance from any government agency, including State/Territory Government (planned and/or obtained).