Overview

The Minister may grant Major Project Facilitation (MPF) status for suitable major and/or strategic new investment projects that meet the program’s criteria. Projects are normally awarded MPF status for a period of three years with opportunity to renew where appropriate.

MPF status offers potential investors the following benefits.

1. Written documentation from the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport conferring MPF status;
2. An initial and ongoing contact point in the Australian Government;
3. Tailored facilitation services to address the nature and complexity of the project and improve the proponent's familiarity with the Australian Government and business environment. Services may include:
   1. Advice on necessary Government approvals as administered under Australian Government legislation;
   2. Referrals;
   3. Guidance;
   4. Contacts with relevant Australian Government agencies for various assistance programs; and
   5. Identification of capable and competitive Australian suppliers.
4. Facilitation of relationships between the Proponent, key Australian state and territory government agencies involved in the approvals processes; and
5. The ability to respond to specific impediments or policy issues raised during the approvals process or during project development, and forwarding the issues to the relevant policy areas within the Australian Government.