The Assessment Framework is changing in line with amendments to the Infrastructure Australia Act 2008. Find out more here.
What is Infrastructure Australia’s role in assessing proposals?
Infrastructure Australia is the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor. We advise governments on the investments and reforms needed to deliver better infrastructure for all Australians.
We evaluate and prioritise infrastructure proposals to identify the most important infrastructure investments Australia needs.
Why submit a proposal to us
There are two reasons to submit an infrastructure proposal to us:
- Where $250 million or more in Australian Government funding has been committed. We are required to evaluate business cases with funding committed above this threshold.
- To have the proposal considered for inclusion on the Infrastructure Priority List.
What criteria do we use to assess proposals?
We evaluate all proposals against three criteria as outlined in the Assesment Framework
- Strategic Fit – is there a clear rationale for the proposal?
- Societal Impact – what is the value of the proposal to society and the economy?
- Deliverability – can the proposal be successfully delivered?
When can I submit a proposal?
You can submit a proposal to us at any time.
How can I submit a proposal?
Email us at proposals@infrastructureaustralia.gov.au to request a secure file transfer, you can download the Overview of our Assessment Framework for more detail.
Who can submit a proposal to us?
We accept submissions from Australian, state or territory governments that conform to the relevant jurisdictional guidelines, so long as they include all the required information as set out in our relevant submission checklists. We recommend you engage with us early so you understand our requirements for submission.
Proposals may have multiple proponents but must be submitted by an Australian, state or territory government. To be accepted for assessment, proposals submitted on behalf of another entity e.g., a local government or private sector proponent, must demonstrate Australian, state or territory government support that Infrastructure Australia assess the proposal.
We welcome proposals relating to transport, energy, communications and water infrastructure. This includes programs of related works and programs for network optimisation.
Where can I find examples of projects Infrastructure Australia has assessed?
You can view past evaluations to see what the Infrastructure Australia Board has evaluated and why the decision was made.
Where can I find out more?
If you can't find the answer to your question, email us at proposals@infrastructureaustralia.gov.au.