Infrastructure Australia applies specific criteria to define ‘nationally significant infrastructure’.
We use these when carrying out our functions under the Infrastructure Australia Act 2008, including when we evaluate proposals for infrastructure investment and develop the Infrastructure Priority List.
There are two key attributes: that there is a clear role for the Australian Government to be involved, and that it contributes to national priorities and outcomes.
1. Clear role for the Australian Government Satisfies at least one of: |
| 2. Contribution to national priorities and outcomes Satisfies both of: | ||
A. The Australian Government’s involvement is necessary for reasons of scope, scale, complexity, or material interest | B Relates to identified national infrastructure networks and services in a relevant infrastructure sector |
| A. Directly advances or is an essential enabler of national priorities or commitments | B. Expected to materially improve national productivity, economic, liveability and/or sustainability outcomes |
