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Infrastructure Australia regularly updates our stakeholders across governments, industry and the community through newsletters, media releases, speeches and presentations.
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This presentation was given by Michael Deegan, National Infrastructure Coordinator, IA. It identified major problems with Australia's road system and outlined achievable reforms in the areas of funding; pricing and charging; asset management; grant funding; minimum safety standards; remote and Indigenous Australia; and road productivity.
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This presentation to the Food and Grocery Council Industry Leaders Forum by Michael Deegan, National Infrastructure Coordinator of Infrastructure Australia, discusses the government's National Ports Policy and the National Land Freight Strategy. Mr Deegan outlines the reasons for having national policies for ports and freight and presents an indicative programme list of projects under the national policies.
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This presentation to the 2011 Bike Futures Conference by Sara Stace of the Department of Transport and Infrastructure discusses the benefits for Australia's cities of encouraging residents to choose active travel (walking or riding) rather than cars.
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This presentation to the Pacific Highway Taskforce by Michael Deegan, National Infrastructure Coordinator of Infrastructure Australia, discusses the Pacific Highway Upgrade and whether tolling is required on the road.
Media Releases
Infrastructure Australia's annual report to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has emphasised the urgent need to reform the financing of major infrastructure projects across Australia.
Media Releases
Over 60 submissions have been received in response to Infrastructure Australia's proposal to establish a national land freight network, as part of a land freight strategy.
Media Releases
Infrastructure Australia engaged Aecom to help identify opportunities to improve Australia's regional towns' water quality and security and to form practical recommendations for change at the federal, state and local government levels.
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This presentation to Ausrail by Michael Deegan of Infrastructure Australia discusses the role of public transport in transforming Australia's cities.
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This presentation to the National Farmers Federation Modern Farmers 2010 National Congress by Mr Michael Deegan of Infrastructure Australia discusses major themes for action in Australia's infrastructure development, covering key areas of national broadband, the energy market, international gateways, freight, water, cities and Indigenous services.
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This speech to Engineers Australia by Michael Deegan, Infrastructure Coordinator of Infrastructure Australia (the Harricks Address) examines sustainability in infrastructure planning in Australia and Infrastructure Australia's approach to assessing infrastructure projects. It also outlines Infrastructure Australia's work on national policies in key theme areas of ports, roads, rail, water, energy, cities and broadband.