The primary purpose of the Gateway Review Process is to realise better value for government asset investment decisions. The process provides government and departmental Secretaries with assurance that:
the best option to achieve a service objective is being pursued;
independent review at key stages will help avoid potentially costly mistakes;
the best available skills and experience are being deployed on the project;
all stakeholders involved in the project fully understand the project status and the issues involved;
the project can progress safely to the next stage of development or implementation;
predictability of time and cost targets for the project is increased; and
knowledge and skills are improved through participation in review teams.