Business Case Development Framework

The Business Case Development Framework ( 742.6 KB) ensures a consistent and rigorous approach to proposal development, enabling decision-makers to compare investment opportunities.

The framework guides business case investment proposals through three stages:

• Stage 1: Strategic Assessment - conception
  • Stage 1 guideline ( 722.7 KB)
  • Stage 1 template ( 237.0 KB)
• Stage 2: Options Analysis - generating and analysing options
  • Stage 2 guideline ( 1.0 MB)
  • Stage 2 template ( 605.9 KB)
• Stage 3: Detailed Business Case - detailed analysis of the preferred options.
  • Stage 3 guideline ( 1.1 MB)
  • Stage 3 template ( 771.5 KB)

Our Business Case Development Framework integrates with frameworks and infrastructure investment systems at both state and national levels. It is scalable and can be applied to all infrastructure proposals. It provides fit-for-purpose guidance recognising the different needs, assumptions and considerations for business case analysis.

You can also view further guidance on the Business Case Development Framework:

• Investment logic mapping guide ( 534.7 KB)
• Benefits management guide ( 758.1 KB)
• Stakeholder engagement guide ( 518.1 KB)
• Cost-benefit analysis guide ( 660.4 KB)
• Social impact evaluation guide ( 1.1 MB)
• Business Case Development Framework fact sheet ( 4.9 MB)