Australian Industry Participation (AIP) policies and programmes encourage full, fair and reasonable opportunity for Australian industry to compete for work in major public and private projects in Australia. Commonwealth, state and territory industry ministers signed the Australian Industry Participation National Framework in April 2001. The National Framework encourages governments to adopt a consistent national approach to maximise Australian industry participation in major projects in Australia and overseas. Each jurisdiction has its own policies aimed at encouraging Australian industry participation in public and private projects. (Source: DIIS) If you’re asked to provide an industry participation plan, check the relevant government website for guidelines or a template document to fill out (the requirements are subject to change, so always make sure you’re following the latest directives). You will be required to breakdown the supply chain and expenditure of your service or product, and attribute costs to the region of origin.