"Most interesting was the comment that the delays from the CSI...

"Most interesting was the comment that the delays from the CSI may well have been a blessing in disguise as the gov't questioned their need for a grant with Monash on board. The delays in obtaining entire finance through Monash on their own was accepted as a good enough reason to qualify for the shortlist.for Aldp funding. Makes sense."

I'm not sure I understand???

From ALDP Application and Guidelines:

v. Please indicate the funding ratio of private and other public co-contributions to the requested funding from the Program. Note: A greater proportion of private and other public co-contributions to the Program funding request will be assessed more favourably.'

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/energy/innovation-and-research/etis/advanced-lignite-demonstration-program/application-and-guidelines#parta

ECT must have filled in all the necessary funding/budget/finance tables (actual or not) with the Monash $$$ numbers to meet ALDP criteria. Yeah?