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merit assessment or compliance with the terms and conditions of the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program or an Agreement.

    24.          In carrying out assessments pursuant to clause 23, Innovation Australia will take into account any relevant policies or guidelines relating to the administration of the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program that are issued under the Program Guidelines.

    25.          If Innovation Australia receives a request under clause 23 it must conduct the assessment within a reasonable time and provide the assessment to the Program Delegate.

    26.          The Program Delegate may request advice from Innovation Australia on other matters relevant to the administration of the program, including but not limited to:

    (a)           additional requirements for the application and assessment process;

         (b)           the scope of the Australian food and foundries Manufacturing industry for the purposes of clause 21(b) of the Program Guidelines;

    (c)           the scope of Eligible Activities; and

    (d)           the scope of Eligible Expenditure.

PART 5 – INNOVATION AUSTRALIA TO PROVIDE ADVICE ON POLICIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE PROGRAM

    27.          Innovation Australia may advise the Minister, or the Minister may request advice, on non-financial administration matters relating to the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program, including program administration and the extent to which the program is meeting its objectives.

    28.          Innovation Australia may collect and analyse data on the performance of the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program and provide advice to the Minister on such performance, and will cooperate with any independent evaluation of the program.