Speeches

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 2011 Bike Futures Conference by Sara Stace of the Department of Transport and Infrastructure discusses the benefits for Australia's cities of encouraging residents to choose active travel (walking or riding) rather than cars.

This presentation to the Pacific Highway Taskforce by Michael Deegan, National Infrastructure Coordinator of Infrastructure Australia, discusses the Pacific Highway Upgrade and whether tolling is required on the road.

This presentation to Ausrail by Michael Deegan of Infrastructure Australia discusses the role of public transport in transforming Australia's cities.

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 Committee for Economic Development by 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 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 Infrastructure Association of Queensland by Michael Deegan of Infrastructure Australia gives an overview of challenges in the development of Australia's infrastructure and possible solutions to those issues.

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.