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Infrastructure Australia regularly updates our stakeholders across governments, industry and the community through newsletters, media releases, speeches and presentations.

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Infrastructure Australia approves Nowra Bridge Project

The New South Wales Government’s proposal to construct a new four-lane bridge on the Princes Highway over the Shoalhaven River at Nowra has been added to the Infrastructure Priority List after the business case was given the tick of approval by Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s inde

September 2019
State:
NSW
Topic:
Bridge
Congestion
Freight
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Gold Coast Light Rail and Bruce Highway amongst $2bn in QLD additions to the Infrastructure Priority List

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3A and three sections of the Bruce Highway are amongst four new Queensland projects added to the Infrastructure Priority List after the business cases were approved by Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor.

September 2019
State:
Queensland
Topic:
Congestion
Freight
Infrastructure Priority List
Light Rail
Projects
Road
Road Safety
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National Community Engagement for Infrastructure Forum

Infrastructure Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO gave the keynote address at the second National Community Engagement for Infrastructure Forum, held in Sydney on Thursday, 22 August 2019. Her remarks focused on the Infrastructure Australia's agenda for community engagement and consultation around infrastructure projects, and highlighted the community-centred approach of the Australian Infrastructure Audit 2019.
August 2019
State:
Sydney
Topic:
Audit
Community
Infrastructure
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Asset Management for Critical Infrastructure

Infrastructure Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO gave a keynote speech at the Asset Management for Critical Infrastructure event in Sydney on Wednesday, 21 August 2019. Her remarks focused on the need for comprehensive resilience strategies, amid the unprecedented risks Australia’s infrastructure assets and networks face from changes in technology, a transitioning economy, evolving user preferences and climate change.
August 2019
State:
National
NSW
Sydney
Topic:
Infrastructure
Resilience
Sustainability
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2019 Infrastructure Australia Audit launch

Infrastructure Australia Chair Julieanne Alroe made a keynote speech at the launch of the 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit in Sydney. Her remarks focused on the novel approach of this Audit, and thanked the many contributors and collaborators who made it possible. Looking to the future, she outlined key reforms that need to be made to ensure that Australia's infrastructure can meet the challenges ahead, and improve outcomes of access, quality and cost.
August 2019
State:
National
Sydney
Topic:
Audit
Public Affairs
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Newsletter

Chair's Newsletter

The 2019 Audit presents a forward-looking view of Australia’s infrastructure challenges and opportunities over the next 15 years and beyond. The Audit is a truly collaborative document, spanning across themes, sectors and geographies.
August 2019
State:
National
Topic:
Audit
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Record infrastructure spend the new normal, 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit warns

A new wave of investment and reform is needed to ensure Australia’s infrastructure continues to support our quality of life and economic productivity over the next 15 years, according to the 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit published today by Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor.
August 2019
State:
National
Topic:
Audit
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Speech

Building a better Australia

Executive Director of Project Advisory, Anna Chau spoke in Sydney at the Infrastructure Investment Summit. Her remarks focused on building a better Australia with vital infrastructure projects across the country, and on the kinds of forward thinking proposals that Infrastructure Australia assesses and adds to the Infrastructure Priority List.
August 2019
State:
Sydney
Topic:
Infrastructure Priority List
Projects
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Newsletter

CEO update

Infrastructure Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO provides an update on the key achievements of Infrastructure Australia during her first three months in the role. She also outlines what to expect from Infrastructure Australia's next major releases, including the forthcoming 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit and 2020 Infrastructure Priority List.
July 2019
State:
National
Topic:
Audit
Information
Projects
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Speech

Developing Northern Australia Conference

Infrastructure Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO addressed the 5th annual Developing Northern Australia Conference in Karratha, Western Australia on 11 July 2019. Her remarks focused on the unique challenges and untapped opportunities in northern Australia, and how infrastructure might function as a catalyst for growth in the area, addressing issues such as overcrowding in remote housing and improving health and education, especially within disadvantaged communities.
July 2019
State:
NT
WA
Topic:
Airport
Indigenous Affairs
Port
Regional Australia
Remote Infrastructure