Proposals to develop a standard and related guidelines can be initiated in a number of ways, such as a:

• Result of whole-of-government or cross agency initiatives
• Standard and related guidelines being developed by an agency, which is suitable for whole of government use

The purpose of the development approval process for a standard and related guidelines is:

• To promote a business, information or technical standard for whole-of-government use.
• To provide support for increased integration of service delivery, achieving efficiency and effectiveness gains through better use of data, information or technology.
• To improve the ability of government organisations to share information and integrate information and business processes.

Submitting a Proposal to Develop Standard and related guidelines

• Agencies can actively contribute to the Interoperability Program by submitting proposals. 
• Consultation with agencies to seek their input on the proposed standard and related guidelines is be undertaken by the proponent prior to the submission.
• Proposals to develop interoperability standards and related guidelines which involve committing IAPPU resources or resources of other agencies will be assessed by the Interoperability Program Steering Committee according to specified criteria.
• The specified criteria are outlined in the Template and Guide to be used when submitting a proposal for a standard and related guidelines.

Lifecycle and key processes Diagram for the development and approval process for standards and related guidelines.