Independent evidence-based advice on infrastructure planning, policy and priorities to benefit all Australians
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Targeted investment in new and upgraded nationally significant infrastructure is crucial to advancing Australian Government policies aimed at boosting national productivity.
- Australian Government Treasury, 2025, Australia’s Net Zero Transformation: Treasury Modelling and Analysis, Australian Government, Canberra, available via: https://treasury.gov.au/publication/p2025-700922
Secure, Sustainable Water for Growth
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Australia’s growing population, expanding industries, shifting climate and ageing water assets are increasing pressure on urban, regional and remote water systems, requiring sustained investment in secure, reliable and climate resilient water infrastructure.
Ports Capacity and Connectivity
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Australia’s ports underpin national productivity and export competitiveness, connecting producers, freight networks and global markets.
High-Capacity Transport for Growing Cities
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Australia’s transport networks connect people, places and opportunities across our cities and regions, supporting access to jobs, housing and essential services.
High Productivity Freight Networks
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Australia’s freight networks are the backbone of domestic supply chains, enabling the efficient movement of goods across vast distances and supporting the nation’s economic growth and resilience.
Overview
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Targeted investment in new and upgraded nationally significant infrastructure is crucial to advancing Australian Government policies aimed at boosting national productivity.
Overview
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Targeted investment in new and upgraded nationally significant infrastructure is crucial to advancing Australian Government policies aimed at boosting national productivity.
2026 Infrastructure Priority List: 10-year priorities (consolidated)
Delivering Net Zero and a Clean Energy Economy
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Australia’s transition to net zero will require a rapid scale-up of renewable energy generation, transmission and storage, supported by enabling infrastructure and the decarbonisation of construction and transport.
Summary: Infrastructure response and investment priorities
By 2050, renewable energy is expected to supply 98% of electricity in the National Electricity Market, requiring an extensive scale-up of wind, solar, transmission, and battery storage. Over the next 10 years, governments should consider investing in transmission networks, renewable generation, storage systems, and enabling infrastructure to ensure reliable energy delivery.
Delivering Net Zero and a Clean Energy Economy
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Australia’s transition to net zero will require a rapid scale-up of renewable energy generation, transmission and storage, supported by enabling infrastructure and the decarbonisation of construction and transport.
Decarbonising infrastructure
Delivering Net Zero and a Clean Energy Economy
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Australia’s transition to net zero will require a rapid scale-up of renewable energy generation, transmission and storage, supported by enabling infrastructure and the decarbonisation of construction and transport.