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the project outcomes;
       d)     a realistic understanding of the competitiveness of the project's outcomes, including:
              (i)                 the competitive advantage(s) of the project's outcomes compared to competing products, processes or services; and
              (ii)               the frequency of entry of new products, processes or services in the relevant market.

For Stream A applicants commercialisation plans are expected to include:
              (i)                 the development and/or engineering and sale and/or fitment of technologies to passenger motor vehicles; or
              (ii)               the introduction of new passenger motor vehicle models.

              Criterion 5: The contribution of the proposed project to a sustainable and internationally competitive Australian automotive industry, and the benefits to the broader Australian economy.

    The applicant may indicate merit by demonstrating how:
       a)      the project will contribute to a sustainable and internationally competitive Australian automotive industry;
       b)     the project will contribute to improvements in the Australian automotive supply chain skills, capabilities and competitiveness;
       c)      the project will improve investment in innovation, national productivity and economic growth;
       d)     the project will result in social, community and/or environmental benefits; and
       e)      Australia will receive significant spill-over benefits through:
              (i)                 conduct of the project and/or commercialisation of its results;
              (ii)               diffusion of knowledge and skills;
              (iii)            diffusion of new products, processes or services; and/or
              (iv)             increased collaboration between businesses and/or businesses and research institutions.

PART 3 – ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSALS FOR VARIATION TO THE AGREED PROJECT

    9.             If a recipient has submitted a proposal to the Department for approval of changes to the project, including the addition of new activities, the discontinuance of activities, the substitution of new activities in the place of discontinued activities, a variation to funding, or a variation to the project's timeframe, the Program Delegate may request that the Board assess the proposal.

    10.         If the Board receives a request under clause 9, it must assess the proposal as soon as is practicable and provide the assessment to the Program Delegate.

    11.         In undertaking an assessment of a proposal to change the project the Board will determine:
    (a) the extent to which the changed project meets the merit criteria; and
    (b) whether the change to the project would:
     (i) significantly improve the outcomes of the project;
     (ii) be consistent with the policy objectives set out in the Green Car Innovation                             Fund Guidelines; and/or
     (iii) otherwise be appropriate in all the circumstances.

PART 4 – OTHER TECHNICAL ASSESSMENTS

    12.          The Program Delegate shall request the Board to provide an assessment of technical matters associated with applications, activities and projects, or on any other matter relevant to or impacting on a merit criterion, including:

    (a)  technical matters relating to the eligibility of applications, activities or projects  against the definitions contained in these Directions;
    (b) the progress reported by a