Media Releases

Infrastructure Australia calls for national leadership on cities

A new report from Infrastructure Australia is calling for the Federal government to have a greater leadership role in securing the global competitiveness of our largest cities.

23 February 2018 | Media Release

Evaluation of the business case for Haughton River Upgrade Project

Infrastructure Australia has not included the Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade Project, as it is currently scoped, to the Infrastructure Priority List following assessment of the business case.

21 December 2017 | Media Release

Without action, water bills set to double by 2040

The latest paper in Infrastructure Australia's reform series advises governments and regulators to make fundamental changes to the governance and regulation of Australia's urban water markets.

08 December 2017 | Media Release

Myalup–Wellington Water Project evaluated

Infrastructure Australia has upgraded the Myalup-Wellington Water Project from a Priority Initiative to a Priority Project on the Infrastructure Priority List.

30 November 2017 | Media Release

Infrastructure Priority List: Call for Submissions

Infrastructure Australia is calling on Australian governments and industry leaders to identify infrastructure problems and opportunities of national significance as part of its 2018 Infrastructure Priority List (IPL) update.

17 August 2017 | Media Release

Julieanne Alroe appointed new chair of Infrastructure Australia as Mark Birrell retires

The Australian Government has appointed Julieanne Alroe as the new Chair of the independent Infrastructure Australia Board, following the retirement of Mark Birrell.

4 August 2017 | Media Release

Evaluation of the current business case for Cross River Rail

Infrastructure Australia has concluded its independent evaluation of the Queensland Government's current business case for Cross River Rail, following a rigorous assessment process.

27 July 2017 | Media Release

Sydney Metro City & Southwest added to national Infrastructure Priority List

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has added Sydney Metro City & Southwest to the Infrastructure Priority List as a High Priority project.

24 July | Media Release

Armadale Road Upgrade added to national Infrastructure Priority List

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has positively assessed the business case for the Armadale Road Upgrade, adding it to the Infrastructure Priority List as a Priority Project.

24 July | Media Release

More action needed to protect vital infrastructure corridors

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has launched a new policy paper compelling Australian governments to act to protect vital infrastructure corridors and avoid cost overruns, delays and community disruption when delivering new infrastructure.

7 July | Media Release

Franchising public transport services could deliver $15.5 billion in funding for new transport services

New data from Infrastructure Australia shows that subjecting the operation of Australia’s government-operated bus and rail services to competitive tender processes could save Australian taxpayers up to $15.5 billion by 2040, money which could be reinvested into new transport services.

26 May | Media Release

Australia's 100 most important infrastructure proposals

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has identified 100 projects and initiatives as national priorities in a newly revised Infrastructure Priority List.

25 February | Media Release

Infrastructure Australia approves Hobart STEM relocation

Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor, has approved the business case for the relocation of the University of Tasmania’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) facilities to Hobart CBD and added the project to the Infrastructure Priority List.

17 February | Media Release

Bringelly Road Upgrade added to national Infrastructure Priority List

Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor, has added the second stage of the Bringelly Road Upgrade to the Infrastructure Priority List as a Priority Project.

23 January | Media Release

Infrastructure Australia positively assesses Melbourne Metro and Murray Basin Rail business cases

Infrastructure Australia, the nation's independent infrastructure advisor, has positively assessed the business cases for Melbourne Metro and the ongoing upgrade of the Murray Basin rail network.

20 January | Media Release