Speeches

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.

This speech was delivered by Infrastructure Australia Chief Executive Philip Davies at the Ports Australia Centennial Conference in Melbourne on Thursday 20 October 2016. Outlining some of the key recommendations in the 15-year Australian Infrastructure Plan, he explains the importance of long-term, strategic infrastructure planning to meet the increasing demand for Australia's ports. He also discusses Infrastructure Australia's proposal for a National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, and explains why we need a fairer and more sustainable system of funding the landside infrastructure that our ports rely on.

This presentation to the Infrastructure Summit, given by Michael Deegan, National Infrastructure Coordinator of Infrastructure Australia, outlines Australia's first national infrastructure plan, highlighting the importance of connected global cities, outwardly focused national port and freight networks, adaptable and sustainable water supply, advancing the national energy market, productive and connected regions, and essential Indigenous infrastructure.

This presentation was given by Michael Deegan, National Infrastructure Coordinator, IA. Noting IA's identification of ports as a top priority for scrutiny and action, it discussed the national ports strategy launched in 2010 and IA's recent review of ports balance sheet capacity.

This presentation to the Food and Grocery Council Industry Leaders Forum by Michael Deegan, National Infrastructure Coordinator of Infrastructure Australia, discusses the government's National Ports Policy and the National Land Freight Strategy. Mr Deegan outlines the reasons for having national policies for ports and freight and presents an indicative programme list of projects under the national policies.

This presentation to the National Farmers Federation Modern Farmers 2010 National Congress by Mr Michael Deegan of Infrastructure Australia discusses major themes for action in Australia's infrastructure development, covering key areas of national broadband, the energy market, international gateways, freight, water, cities and Indigenous services.

This speech to Engineers Australia by Michael Deegan, Infrastructure Coordinator of Infrastructure Australia (the Harricks Address) examines sustainability in infrastructure planning in Australia and Infrastructure Australia's approach to assessing infrastructure projects. It also outlines Infrastructure Australia's work on national policies in key theme areas of ports, roads, rail, water, energy, cities and broadband.

This presentation to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development by Michael Deegan of Infrastructure Australia discusses current work on a national ports policy, national freight policy and regional and urban water policy as well as reforms to the communication sector. He flags the need to use existing infrastructure more efficiently and promoting efficient infrastructure investment decisions through better regulation.

This presentation to the International Project Finance Association by Michael Deegan of Infrastructure Australia outlines the government's National Ports Policy. He discusses the reasons for having a National Ports Policy, sets out the issues that need to be addressed in ports management and gives options available to address those issues. He then outlines some issues for further consideration and priorities for a national ports strategy.

This speech to the GAMUT International Conference by Michael Deegan, Infrastructure Coordinator at Infrastructure Australia, discusses the role of the Infrastructure Coordinator and the importance of infrastructure development for productivity, especially in supporting the Asian markets. It covers sustainable transport initiatives in other parts of the world.