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In 2017, we have seen positive changes including government commitments on important issues such as developing a National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy and increasing investment in planning and project development work.

I'm pleased this month to welcome Julieanne Alroe as the new Chair of Infrastructure Australia.

Since its creation in 2008, under the outstanding leadership of Sir Rod Eddington, Infrastructure Australia has filled a critical role as a national leader on infrastructure priorities. Legislation passed (with all-Party support) in 2014 further strengthened IA's functions and independence.

To get infrastructure planning and delivery right, you must have a long-term focus. There could be no better example of this than when it comes to protecting the corridors Australia needs to provide future railways, roads and utility networks.

With infrastructure a focus of the 2017–18 Federal Budget, we have seen continued public commentary on the important role infrastructure investment can play in improving living standards and boosting Australia’s economic productivity.

As 2016 draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and reflect on the productive year that it has been for Infrastructure Australia.

Today Infrastructure Australia published its 2015–16 Annual Report PDF: 2200 KB ReadSpeaker to Parliament, detailing a year of strong delivery against our mandate to guide nationally-significant infrastructure investment and reform.

2015 was a landmark year for Infrastructure Australia, and 2016 is shaping up to be just as important.