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The State of Australian Cities series reports on progress against specific indicators of productivity, sustainability and liveability in Australian cities as set out in the National Urban Policy.

Infrastructure Australia's report to the Council of Australian Governments, Communicating the Imperative for Action, outlines the areas that Infrastructure Australia will focus its efforts in over four-year period following the release of the report. The report discusses issues affecting cities, water, energy, freight, broadband and Indigenous infrastructure.

This report sets out priorities and actions for the national ports strategy, which was developed by Infrastructure Australia and the National Transport Commission following extensive consultation and engagement with stakeholders.

This document introduces the National Urban Policy — a long-term framework to guide policy development and public and private investment in cities. It outlines the Australian Government's objectives and directions for cities over coming decades.

This report sets out an Urban Design Protocol, which is the result of two years of collaboration between peak community and industry organisations and governments at all levels. It represents a commitment to best practice urban design and quality living spaces in Australia.

This paper provides background information on the development of the national ports strategy.

This report to COAG is the first of Infrastructure Australia's yearly reports to COAG setting out the work they have overseen and the advice they have given to Australian governments and the infrastructure sector in the preceding 12 months. The report sets out Infrastructure Australia's work since the May 2009 report, National Infrastructure Priorities.

This is the first in a series of annual reports that examines progress against specific indicators of productivity, sustainability and liveability in Australian cities. It draws together existing data and information across a range of economic, social and environmental parameters to provide a comprehensive picture of 18 Australian cities with populations over 100,000.