What is the application and assessment process for this program?

Application and assessment for the RMF Plastics Technology stream involves the following five-step process:

1. Queensland online enquiry form and detailed application. You submit an online enquiry form that will be reviewed against eligibility requirements and Queensland’s identified priority areas for investment. If your proposal meets the requirements, you will be invited to submit a detailed application.
2. Queensland Government Assessment.  Your detailed application will be reviewed by the Moderation Panel who will shortlist projects to progress. At this step, you may be requested to provide further details in relation to your application. The panel will assess the detailed application against the Australian Government assessment criteria, review the due diligence document, and make a recommendation on the project. All shortlisted projects will be progressed to the Inter-Departmental Panel for consideration – both recommended projects and not recommended projects.
3. Interdepartmental review and application to Australian Government. The detailed applications will then be considered by the Inter-Departmental Panel. This panel will determine Queensland projects to be put forward to the Australian Government for assessment and consideration. The Financial Delegate approves supported projects and provides a letter of support. The Queensland Government will then submit supported projects to the Australian Government for assessment.
4. Australian Government assessment. The Australian Government will assess the applications against the published program guidelines. The Australian Government minister will approve projects.
5. Notification and funding agreement. The Queensland Government will receive written notification of the Australian Government minister’s decision on the approved projects. The Queensland Government will seek internal final approvals and notify project proponents of the outcomes of their proposals. If successful, a conditional letter of offer will be issued with information about the terms on which funding will be made available.