Infrastructure Australia is an independent statutory body with a mandate to prioritise and progress nationally significant infrastructure. We provide independent research and advice to all levels of government as well as investors and owners of infrastructure.

 

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National land freight strategy discussion paper, February 2011

This discussion paper sets out Infrastructure Australia's preliminary views on a national land freight network strategy. The purpose of the paper is to seek comments on the strategy, including on goals, objectives, strategic directions and priorities.

February 2011
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National Ports Strategy — 2011

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.

January 2011
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Our Cities, Our Future — A National Urban Policy for a productive, sustainable and liveable future, 2011

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.

January 2011
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Creating Places for People — an urban design protocol for Australian cities

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.

January 2011
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Australia's road infrastructure is in a crisis, a report from Juturna Consulting

The paper by the Australian Rural Roads Group — an alliance of over 150 local governments in Australia — examines the issues arising from current road infrastructure planning and management.

January 2011
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National ports strategy background paper, December 2010

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

December 2010
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Going Nowhere: The rural local crisis. Its National significance and proposed reforms, a report from Juturna Consulting

This report was prepared for the Australian Rural Roads Group — an alliance of rural local governments — to examine pressures on rural road systems and present recommendations for reform of rural roads funding.

November 2010
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Report from the Regional Towns Water Quality and Security Review — Volume 2: Appendices

This publication is the collection of appendices to the review of regional water quality and security conducted by AECOM for Infrastructure Australia. The appendices are:

October 2010
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Regional Towns Water Quality and Security Review Report — Volume 1

This review by AECOM for Infrastructure Australia was initiated in response to a demonstrable need for action to improve water quality and water security outcomes for smaller regional towns.

October 2010
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Energy Transmission Network Planning: The emerging role of the Australian Energy Market Operator

This report explains the role of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in the planning of electricity and gas transmission networks in the states of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.

September 2010