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The University of Tasmania’s $300 million proposal to build new state-of-the-art campuses in Burnie and Launceston has been added to the Infrastructure Priority List, after the business case was approved by Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor.

Infrastructure Australia Acting CEO Anna Chau addressed the CEDA NSW Technology Shaping Cities luncheon in Sydney. Her speech outlines the key investments recommended by Infrastructure Australia in the 2019 Infrastructure Priority List, and highlights the importance of prioritising forward-looking investments that make the most of technological change.

As Australia’s governments prepare to meet to discuss a national response to the challenges of accommodating growth in our largest cities, Infrastructure Australia has today released a new report advocating for a greater focus on strategic planning.

Peter Colacino, Executive Director Policy & Research at Infrastructure Australia, spoke at the National Growth Areas Alliance's National Congress. He discussed three key infrastructure challenges our cities are facing as they grow, and how we can ensure they remain liveable with the support of the right infrastructure.

As Australia’s preparedness for our upcoming population growth continues to be the subject of debate, Infrastructure Australia remains focused on delivering better infrastructure outcomes for all Australians.

Robin Jackson, Integrated Transport & Land Use Specialist at Infrastructure Australia, spoke at the 2018 Australasia Bus Conference in Cairns. Mr Jackson discussed the challenges facing our growing cities, based on the findings of our recent Future Cities paper, and how we can get the most out of growth.

As my time as Chief Executive of Infrastructure Australia comes to an end, I am proud to share with you our organisation's latest release, the Infrastructure Decision-making Principles.

Infrastructure Australia CEO Philip Davies addressed Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s Energy Reform event in Sydney on 3 May 2018. In his speech, Mr Davies discussed how changes in technology and consumer behaviour impacting the energy market will also have repercussions for the transport sector. He argues that the advent of electrification, automation and mobility-as-a-service could bring the largest transformation the transport sector has seen since the shift from steam to diesel locomotives, and could have substantial and lasting effects for how we use energy and how it could be most efficiently supplied.

Infrastructure Australia CEO Phillip Davies gave a keynote address at the Australasian Railway Association Light Rail 2018 Conference on 2 March 2018. His speech provides a national perspective on light rail and the role value capture can play in funding city shaping projects.

Infrastructure Australia CEO Philip Davies in partnership with the Committee for Melbourne and Committee for Sydney launched a new paper, Future Cities: Planning for our growing population on 23 February 2018. In his speech, Mr Davies discussed the challenges and opportunities presented by rapid population growth, and the key priorities for all levels of government to enhance the liveability and economic potential of our cities.