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Statement on Infrastructure NSW

23 MAY 2013 - The announcement that Graham Bradley will succeed Nick Greiner as the Chairman of Infrastructure NSW, supported by Jim Betts, the former Secretary of the Victorian Department of Transport, was welcomed by the national infrastructure sector t
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Statement on Commonwealth Budget

14 MAY 2013 - The 2013 Federal Budget makes some important project funding commitments, but with around half of the money beyond the forward estimates, it does too little to replace the evaporating mining related investment and deal with Australia’s infra
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Cross party motorway commitment good news

9 MAY 2013 - The confirmation that the Federal Government and Opposition have both put real funding on the table for Sydney’s F3-M2 motorway will allow the project to be delivered – and points to a strong focus on infrastructure in the lead up September’s
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Vic Budget: Savings fund new projects

7 MAY 2013 - The Victorian Government gets full marks for today’s budget, because it has continued to reduce waste across government, creating capacity to get the East West road PPP underway, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak i
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Victorian Government overhauls PPP model

2 MAY 2013 - The Victorian Treasurer's overhaul of the State's Public Private Partnership framework - announced at a major IPA luncheon in Melbourne - offers the opportunity to fundamentally change public service delivery to drive better outcomes for the
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Expert operators shortlisted for NWRL

1 MAY 2013 - The shortlisting of two bidders to move to the detailed tender phase for the North West Rail Link PPP shows welcome progress on the nation’s largest public transport PPP, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastr
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Adelaide road commitment shows focus on long-term

27 APRIL 2013 - The Federal Opposition’s announcement it will earmark $500 million to support a new motorway corridor through Adelaide, subject to a positive business case and assessment by Infrastructure Australia, shows a welcome focus on responsibly in
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Infrastructure SA would drive better planning

18 APRIL 2013 - The South Australian Opposition’s policy to establish Infrastructure SA if it forms government is a mature policy that, done well, would offer better infrastructure planning and delivery outcomes, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia
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AG's report provides options to address congestion

17 APRIL 2013 - The release today of the Victorian Auditor-General’s report into traffic congestion highlights the need for a real and honest public debate around how transport pricing, and projects, can help to better manage congestion, says Infrastructu
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Planning White Paper good news for NSW

16 APRIL 2013 - The New South Wales Government’s Planning White Paper outlines a sensible and prudent strategy to improve the efficiency of project delivery across the state, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure bo
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$5 billion ports sale a win for New South Wales

12 APRIL 2013 - The NSW Government should be congratulated on the sale of Port Botany and Kembla, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak infrastructure body.
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High Speed Rail right for Australia's future

11 APRIL 2013 - The release of the second and final phase of the Federal Government’s High Speed Rail Study should spur immediate action to ensure that the long, straight corridors are protected for future development, says Infrastructure Partnerships Aus
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NZ Deputy PM honoured by infrastructure sector

27 MARCH 2013 - New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister (Treasurer), the Hon Bill English, has been recognised for his vision, innovation and leadership in the development of the trans-Tasman infrastructure market at Infrastructure Partne
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Project of the Year 2013

27 MARCH 2013 - The refinancing of Sydney’s Desalination Plant and the broader budget reform process undertaken in New South Wales have been recognised with the top honour at Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s prestigious National Infrastructure Awar
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2013 National Infrastructure Award Winners

27 MARCH 2013 - Australia’s infrastructure sector recognised the nation’s best infrastructure projects and advice at the prestigious National Infrastructure Awards, held in Sydney tonight.
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Vic tolling option must be considered

21 MARCH 2013 - Australia’s peak infrastructure body, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, has welcomed the debate about the role for road user charging, as Melbourne looks to fund new projects and ease congestion across the metropolitan area.
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Sydney Metro Strategy Presses the Right Buttons

19 MARCH 2013 - The release of the New South Wales draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney makes strong recommendations around the identification and protection of key growth corridors; and takes considered steps to address the impact of a growing, ageing
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Napthine's Cabinet blends change and continuity

13 MARCH 2013 - Australia’s peak infrastructure body, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, has welcomed the appointment of the new Victorian Cabinet.
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Qld electricity sale key to funding challenge

1 MARCH 2013 - The Final Commission of Audit into Queensland’s finances again highlights the need for the State to consider a full sale of electricity assets to pay down debt, restore its triple-A credit rating and underpin a new era of infrastructure inv
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Qld Health Reform Key to Infrastructure Investment

27 FEBRUARY 2013 - The Queensland Government’s announcement that it will introduce competitive disciplines into the State’s health service is a sound decision that will deliver better outcomes for taxpayers and patients; and drive savings that can be used
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Road maintenance outsourcing to drive down costs

24 JANUARY 2013 - Consideration by the New South Wales Government to outsource road maintenance to the private sector is a welcome step, as it will drive down costs and introduce greater accountability into the maintenance of the State’s roads, says Infra
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Statement on the NSW Transport Master Plan

13 DECEMBER 2012 - The NSW Government’s Final Long Term Transport Master Plan, which reflects the Infrastructure NSW State Infrastructure Strategy and long-term plans from Transport for NSW and the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, provides a sen
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Sydney Convention Centre PPP to rejuvenate economy

11 DECEMBER 2012 - The announcement today of a preferred bidder for the new $1 billion International Convention Centre Sydney PPP is an important step to rejuvenate the State economy and re-establish Sydney as a world-class destination for conferences and
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If you can measure it, you can fix it

4 DECEMBER 2012 - The release today of the Federal Government’s State of Australian Cities 2012 report is a timely reminder of the scale of the urban infrastructure investment task, and strengthens the case for the development of robust performance benchm
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North West Rail PPP

4 DECEMBER 2012 - The call for formal Expressions of Interest on the massive North West Rail Link PPP marks an important step to making the project a reality, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak infrastructure body.
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Melbourne Airport third runway

20 NOVEMBER 2012 - Melbourne Airport’s plan for a third runway is an important recognition of Victoria’s growing freight and passenger task, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure body.
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RailCorp reforms good news for commuters

16 NOVEMBER 2012 - The NSW Government’s announcement of further reforms to reduce waste and put staff back on platforms across the rail system is good news for commuters and taxpayers alike, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak i
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Electricity Network Privatisation

18 OCTOBER 2012 - The release today of a draft report by the Productivity Commission adds further weight to the compelling case for electricity network privatisation to apply downward pressure to electricity prices - and to provide the game changer that i
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Statement on WestConnex Funding

3 OCTOBER 2012 - The announcement that the NSW Government move to immediately begin scoping the delivery of the WestConnex project recommended by Infrastructure NSW is excellent news for the state’s economy, taxpayers and motorists says Infrastructure Par
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Infrastructure NSW Strategy

3 OCTOBER 2012 - The Infrastructure NSW State Infrastructure Strategy provides clear minded, cogent and direct advice to the NSW Government on the State’s project and reform priorities, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia.
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Public Infrastructure spending remains anaemic

21 SEPTEMBER 2012 - The release of the Infrastructure Partnerships Australia/BIS Shrapnel Civil Infrastructure Metric shows that private mining related projects and the NBN roll-out are masking a continuing shortfall in public infrastructure investment.
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QLD Budget tough but necessary medicine

11 SEPTEMBER 2012 - The Queensland Government has made the right choice by reigning in expenses to rebase the State’s budget position and create capacity for future infrastructure investment, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia.
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National land freight strategy

7 SEPTEMBER 2012 - The release of the Federal Government’s finalised National Land Freight Strategy at Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s annual Partnerships conference in Melbourne today is a major step towards solving the crippling congestion affec
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Time for a renewed debate around transport pricing

7 SEPTEMBER 2012 - Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has welcomed comments made by Transurban Chief Executive Scott Charlton at the Partnerships conference in Melbourne today about the need for a renewed public debate on how we plan, price and procure
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Government and business meet to solve productivity

7 SEPTEMBER 2012 - Senior public and private sector leaders will meet at Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s annual conference in Melbourne today (September 7) to discuss solutions to Australia’s growing infrastructure backlog.
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NSW draft transport plan passes the test

4 SEPTEMBER 2012 - The New South Wales Government’s draft transport master plan provides a strong analysis of future transport requirements and puts in place a logical plan to deal with growth, including the identification of a network of transport corrid
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Time to Recapture Bradfield Vision

20 AUGUST 2012 - A major report released by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has called for the forthcoming Infrastructure NSW strategy to provide a detailed, ambitious and long-term vision that protects land corridors, prioritises the right projects
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Schott Review strengthens case for reform

9 AUGUST 2012 - The release of Dr Kerry Schott’s Commission of Audit report again highlights the case for a full privatisation of the State’s remaining electricity sector, in concert with a suite of reforms to cut public sector waste, says Infrastructure
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COAG Review Panel into construction costs

26 JULY 2012 - The announcement that the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) will establish an independent panel to review construction costs and productivity is a welcome acknowledgement of the many challenges facing the construction sector, says In
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F3 to M2 Motorway One Step Closer

19 JULY 2012 - The announcement of early stage negotiations between the NSW Government and Transurban, as part of an unsolicited proposal to fund the long-promised F3-M2 motorway connection, is promising news for motorists and taxpayers, says Infrastructu
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Sunshine Coast University Hospital PPP

19 JULY 2012 - Today’s announcement that the Queensland Government has appointed Exemplar Health to deliver the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) is excellent news for the State’s patients and taxpayers, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia
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NSW Planning Green Paper

14 JULY 2012 - The New South Wales Government’s Planning Green Paper provides a very sensible outline of the replacement to the 30-year-old Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, and provides a range of measures that will improve the efficiency of inf
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Rethinking Cities

16 JULY 2012 - A major report released by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and global consulting firm Arup calls for the Productivity Commission to develop accurate ways of tracking the performance of Australia’s major cities; and calls on all three
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Barangaroo Equity Deal

8 JULY 2012 - Today’s announcement by Lend Lease that it has secured $2 billion in equity investment for Barangaroo shows a strong local and international appetite for projects with a sound business case, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the n
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Metric shows Australia falling further behind

4 JULY 2012 - A landmark metric that measures Australia’s actual progress on its infrastructure backlog – released after more than three years of preparation by BIS Shrapnel and Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – shows that headline infrastructure in
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Report calls for overhaul of transport planning

2 JULY 2012 - A major report released today by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and Booz & Company has called for sweeping changes to the way transport projects are conceived, planned and operated across Australia.
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Business welcomes Opposition plan

30 JUNE 2012 - The Federal Opposition’s announcement of a $4 billion plan to invest in some of the nation’s most congested road corridors shows a strong and real focus on Australia’s infrastructure and productivity challenges, says Infrastructure Partners
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North West Rail Rapid Transit

20 JUNE 2012 - The announcement that the North West Rail Link will exclusively use single deck, high frequency metro style trains as part of a long-run plan to radically overhaul the shape and operation of Sydney’s suburban rail network is the most substa
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RoadTek Competition a Win for Taxpayers

13 JUNE 2012 - The announcement that the Queensland Government will expose the RoadTek public works agency to competition from private construction companies will deliver better roads and supporting infrastructure at better value to taxpayers, says Infras
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IFWG Report a Wake up Call for Reform

13 JUNE 2012 - The Federal Government’s Infrastructure Finance Working Group report, released today, should serve as a wakeup call to Australia’s governments about the need for substantial budget reform, better long-term planning and a more honest nationa
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Fairer Charges for NSW Cruise Ships

12 JUNE 2012 - The announcement that Sydney Ports will rationalise fees for visiting cruise ships will save taxpayers tens of millions every year – money that can used to tackle the broader infrastructure funding challenge – says Infrastructure Partnershi
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Statement on the NSW Budget

12 JUNE 2012 - The NSW Budget should be welcomed, because it takes deliberate and real steps to rein in expenses, retire assets and boost revenues to fund a much larger, deeper and wider infrastructure programme, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australi
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Sale of NSW Generators

30 MAY 2012 - The O’Farrell Government’s successful negotiation of enabling legislation for the sale of the State’s remaining coal fired power stations is excellent news for electricity consumers and taxpayers and liberates billions to invest in new infra
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Reform of NSW Rail Services

15 MAY 2012 - The expected announcement of a major overhaul to the structure and accountabilities of rail services in NSW is excellent news for long-suffering commuters and taxpayers, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastr
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NICS to drive competition

11 MAY 2012 - Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese launched Australia’s first National Infrastructure Construction Schedule (NICS), at a major industry luncheon with Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, in Sydney today.
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Desal Deal Good for Taxpayers

11 MAY 2012 - The announcement of the long-term lease of Sydney’s desalination plant to the private sector is excellent news for the State’s taxpayers and creates substantial capacity to fund new infrastructure projects, says Infrastructure Partnerships A
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Statement on the Federal Budget 2012

8 MAY 2012 - While the Commonwealth Budget makes some welcome progress on a selection of smaller projects and funding programmes and reconfirms the contingent funding for the Pacific Highway, it makes insubstantial progress on the nationally significant i
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New Operator for Sydney Ferries

3 MAY 2012 - The announcement today of a preferred bidder to operate the Sydney Ferries franchise is a landmark step in transforming the iconic service and delivering a first-class ferry system, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s pe
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Reform of Sydney Buses

1 MAY 2012 - Today’s announcement that the NSW Government will throw open Sydney’s privately operated bus routes for competitive tendering will drive up competition and quality, and drive down the costs of bus transport to the State’s taxpayers says Infra
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Statement on Victorian Budget

1 MAY 2012 - The Victorian Budget’s focus on cutting operating costs is fundamental to achieving an enlarged infrastructure programme in coming years - but more will need to be done - says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastr
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Webb Dock to cement national productivity

24 APRIL 2012 - The announcement that the Victorian Government will proceed with the development of Webb Dock will create new capacity and drive up Australia’s global competitiveness, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastr
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Project of the Year 2012

5 APRIL 2012 - The New Royal Children’s Hospital in Victoria has been judged the nation’s best infrastructure project at Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s National Infrastructure Awards, held in Sydney on Wednesday night.
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2012 National Infrastructure Award Winners

The 2012 National Infrastructure Award Winners
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Mundaring award recognises PPP excellence

5 APRIL 2012 - Western Australia’s Mundaring Water Treatment Plant was named winner of the prestigious Government Partnership Excellence Award at Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s 2012 National Infrastructure Awards, held in Sydney tonight.
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New Queensland Cabinet

30 MARCH 2012 - Australia’s peak infrastructure body, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, welcomed the appointment of the new Queensland Cabinet today, and urged the Newman Government to be reform-minded as it seeks solutions to the Sunshine State’s in
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Sale of Monorail and Light Rail

23 MARCH 2012 - The taxpayer purchase of Sydney’s Light Rail and Monorail business is a good step because it removes complexity from the western extension to the Light Rail network and allows the removal of the Monorail, which is impeding other projects,
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Albanese, Ferguson reappointments welcomed

2 MARCH 2012 - Confirmation that key ministers, including Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy & Resources Minister Martin Ferguson, will continue in their respective portfolios delivers important policy continuity, says Infrastructure Part
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Schott Report a good first step

22 FEBRUARY 2012 - The release of Dr Kerry Schott’s first Expenditure and Management Audit of the NSW Public Sector is a fundamental step towards creating capacity for better services and infrastructure, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia.
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Rail Reform in NSW

13 FEBRUARY 2012 - A new research paper released by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia today has called on the NSW Government to immediately outsource parts of the CityRail network and to hold a Special Commission of Inquiry into the future shape and o
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