Speeches

This presentation for the ABARES Outlook 2014 Conference, given by Rory Brennan, Acting Infrastructure Coordinator of Infrastructure Australia, covers a range of topics to do with the rural road/freight network, focusing on the Bingara roads pilot.

This speech was given by the National Infrastructure Coordinator of Infrastructure Australia, Mr Michael Deegan, at Bingara in New South Wales at the launch of the National Road Asset Reporting Pilot and the signing of the Bingara Accord — an agreement between the Gwydir Shire Council and Infrastructure Australia to improve regional roads.

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. It provides a high-level overview of IA 's progress on infrastructure problem-solving, policy development, project assessment and project prioritisation, and argues for a different approach to infrastructure financing and delivery.

This speech by the Swedish Minister for Infrastructure discusses how best to promote a culture of safer roads and railways, focusing on Sweden's Vision Zero approach to traffic safety reform.

This short video presentation on the website highlights the importance and challenges of developing infrastructure to enable Australia's economic potential to be realised.

This presentation, given by Paul Roe, Director Financing and Funding Policy of Infrastructure Australia, outlines the factors involved in Australia's infrastructure deficit. It discusses Infrastructure Australia's national infrastructure audit and its Reform and Investment Framework.

This presentation was given by Michael Deegan, National Infrastructure Coordinator, IA, to the Royal Automobile Club. Addressing the lack of progress on road safety improvements, it proposes a new approach involving the creation of a national road portfolio manager.

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 was given by Michael Deegan, National Infrastructure Coordinator, IA. It identified major problems with Australia's road system and outlined achievable reforms in the areas of funding; pricing and charging; asset management; grant funding; minimum safety standards; remote and Indigenous Australia; and road productivity.