Independent evidence-based advice on infrastructure planning, policy and priorities to benefit all Australians
Delivering Net Zero and a Clean Energy Economy
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Australia’s transition to net zero will require a rapid scale-up of renewable energy generation, transmission and storage, supported by enabling infrastructure and the decarbonisation of construction and transport.
Renewable Energy Zones
Delivering Net Zero and a Clean Energy Economy
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Australia’s transition to net zero will require a rapid scale-up of renewable energy generation, transmission and storage, supported by enabling infrastructure and the decarbonisation of construction and transport.
Renewable Generation
Around 90% of Australia’s GHG emissions come from burning fossil fuels for electricity, heating and transport.169 A significant transition in energy generation from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy is required to achieve the 2035 target of a 62-70% reduction of GHG emissions below 2005 levels and net zero by 2050.
Secure, Sustainable Water for Growth
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Australia’s growing population, expanding industries, shifting climate and ageing water assets are increasing pressure on urban, regional and remote water systems, requiring sustained investment in secure, reliable and climate resilient water infrastructure.
Summary: Infrastructure response and investment priorities
Australia’s water systems face growing pressure from population growth, climate impacts, ageing assets and rising industrial water demands. Targeted investment over the next 10 years needs to focus on strengthening supply reliability, modernising critical water and wastewater infrastructure and improving water security for regional and remote communities.
Secure, Sustainable Water for Growth
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Australia’s growing population, expanding industries, shifting climate and ageing water assets are increasing pressure on urban, regional and remote water systems, requiring sustained investment in secure, reliable and climate resilient water infrastructure.
Wastewater
As Australia’s water assets age and reach end of life, the services they provide may no longer meet health and environmental standards. Growing supply and demand pressures are placing increasing strain on existing ageing water systems, many of which are not equipped to meet long-term demand.105 Supply systems in regional and remote areas are often old and/or poorly maintained – tanks, pumps, pipelines and treatment plants often reach failure and require frequent repairs.158
Secure, Sustainable Water for Growth
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Australia’s growing population, expanding industries, shifting climate and ageing water assets are increasing pressure on urban, regional and remote water systems, requiring sustained investment in secure, reliable and climate resilient water infrastructure.
Water supply
High-Capacity Transport for Growing Cities
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Australia’s transport networks connect people, places and opportunities across our cities and regions, supporting access to jobs, housing and essential services.
High-Capacity Transport for Growing Cities
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Australia’s transport networks connect people, places and opportunities across our cities and regions, supporting access to jobs, housing and essential services.
Intercity public transport networks
High-Capacity Transport for Growing Cities
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Australia’s transport networks connect people, places and opportunities across our cities and regions, supporting access to jobs, housing and essential services.
Public transport networks
Ports Capacity and Connectivity
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Australia’s ports underpin national productivity and export competitiveness, connecting producers, freight networks and global markets.
Ports Capacity and Connectivity
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Australia’s ports underpin national productivity and export competitiveness, connecting producers, freight networks and global markets.