Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions applications are assessed against the following criteria in their respective programs.
Applications within a Federal Electorate will be ranked in order of priority by applying the following criteria:
- Level of Competition. International events will be prioritised over National events which will be prioritised over State events.
- Distance travelled. Applicants required to travel a greater distance to their competition will be prioritised.
Special consideration may be applied to applicants from the same local area who are attending the same competition.