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Australia
Primary instrument
Australian Industry Participation (AIP) Plans
Enacted / active: 2013
Governed by Department of Industry, Science and Resources
What the rule actually says
Major projects (typically ≥ AUD 500m) must file an AIP Plan giving Australian suppliers full, fair, and reasonable opportunity to bid. State AIP variants apply to onshore LNG and gas processing.
— Key requirements
- AIP Plan filing for major projects
- Full, fair & reasonable opportunity for Australian SMEs
- ICN Gateway registration recommended
What this means for SMEs
Australia in plain English
Australian-registered SMEs are entitled to full, fair, and reasonable opportunity on covered projects. Industry Capability Network (ICN) matches SMEs to project procurement.
— Others in Asia-Pacific