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M5 Motorway Widening To Ease Commuter Suffering

21 DECEMBER 2011 - Today’s agreement for the widening of the M5 Motorway will address a major pinch point on Sydney’s road network – and ease the daily grind for thousands of commuters and businesses, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the natio 
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Energy White Paper

13 DECEMBER 2011 - Today’s draft Energy White Paper should serve as a wake-up call for Australia to revisit energy market reforms to drive up competitiveness and drive down electricity prices, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak 
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Revised scope provides certainty on NWRL

12 DECEMBER 2011 - Today’s confirmation of an expanded route and a formal project planning application shows progress and provides certainty around the North West Rail Link, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure bod 
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Northern Sydney Freight Line

7 DECEMBER 2011 - Today’s agreement between the Commonwealth and NSW Governments over the funding and operation of the Northern Sydney Freight Line will resolve a major constraint on the national freight network, ease congestion and boost productivity, sa 
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Time to recapture Bradfield's vision

30 NOVEMBER 2011 - The announcement of a year-long process to develop the long-term transport plan for NSW shows a deep commitment to getting the State’s infrastructure priorities right, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infra 
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Generators Sale

24 NOVEMBER 2011 - The decision today by NSW Cabinet and the Coalition party room to proceed with a full sale of the State’s power generators is a good first step towards meaningful reform of the State’s electricity sector, says Infrastructure Partnership 
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Victorian Infrastructure Deserves National Support

17 NOVEMBER 2011 - The release of the Victorian Government’s Infrastructure Australia submission today shows a deep level of planning and seeks support for major projects that will deliver on key national objectives, says Infrastructure Partnerships Aust 
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Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre PPP

7 NOVEMBER 2011 - The selection of the consortium to deliver the $1 billion Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre will progress the provision of top-class oncology services to support Victoria’s growing, ageing population, says Infrastructure Partnerships 
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Full Electricity Privatisation

31 OCTOBER 2011 - The release of Justice Tamberlin’s report on the NSW electricity sector should seed an informed public debate about the opportunities electricity reforms present to lower electricity prices, fund infrastructure and restore productivity i 
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Closer links between Super and Infrastructure

24 OCTOBER 2011 - Today’s Ernst & Young/Financial Services Council report into superannuation and infrastructure strengthens the call for a deeper, wider project pipeline and better long-term planning by governments, says Infrastructure Partnerships Aust 
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State of Australian Cities report

20 October 2011 - The Federal Government’s State of Australian Cities 2011 report highlights the need for a step change in infrastructure investment, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure body. 
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Sydney Ferries Franchise Steams Ahead

7 OCTOBER 2011 - The selection of three bidders for the right to operate Sydney’s ferry services shows strong progress toward better quality, better value transport outcomes in NSW, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastruc 
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NSW Budget 2011

6 September 2011 - The NSW Budget includes a range of important measures that begin to bring the NSW Government’s finances under control and build future capacity for infrastructure investment, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s pea 
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Electricity sale would deliver new infrastructure

30 AUGUST 2011 - A well-structured, well executed privatisation of the NSW electricity sector would liberate up to $58 billion to get the State’s infrastructure fixed – and drive down energy prices for households, says a new report released by Infrastruct 
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COAG Transport Reform

19 AUGUST 2011 - The agreement by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to streamline the number of transport regulators will slash red tape and lead to a significant boost to the nation’s productivity, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia –  
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HSR a realistic option for Australia

4 AUGUST 2011 - The release of the Federal Government’s High Speed Rail study – at Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s national conference in Sydney today – marks a significant step forward in the decades-long debate about HSR in Australia. 
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300 Constructors strong industry appetite for NWRL

28 JULY 2011 - Today’s industry briefing on Sydney’s massive North West Rail Link project shows solid private sector interest to get the project delivered, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. 
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Cashless tolling cuts congestion

18 JULY 2011 - The announcement that the Hills M2 Motorway will go fully cashless will have measurable benefits in reducing congestion – and marks the next step toward an integrated motorway network for Sydney said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia –  
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Radical Reform of NSW Transport Agencies

15 JULY 2011 - The radical overhaul of the NSW transport agencies offers a new structure to help deliver integrated, joined up transport planning and better infrastructure delivery, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – Australia’s peak infrastruct 
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IA annual report a wake up call for real change

4 JULY 2011 - Infrastructure Australia’s annual report is a wake up call to Australia’s governments about the need for wide-ranging reform to bridge the infrastructure gap, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) – the nation’s peak infrastructur 
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Infrastructure NSW Board

3 JULY 2011 - The appointment of the inaugural Infrastructure NSW board brings a range of experiences to the task of getting Australia’s largest state moving again, says the nation’s peak infrastructure body, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. 
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Market Soundings explore best procurement for NWRL

28 JUNE 2011 - The announcement that market soundings will commence for Sydney’s massive North West Rail Link provides an opportunity for the NSW Government to refine its procurement strategy and drive the best value for money outcome, says the nation’s p 
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PPP for Bendigo is the right way to go

9 JUNE 2011 - Today’s announcement that the Victorian Government will use the private sector to develop and operate the new public hospital at Bendigo is good news for Bendigo’s patients and clinicians; and Victoria’s taxpayers, says Infrastructure Partne 
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SA delivers Nation's largest ever Health PPP

6 JUNE 2011 - Signing the contract with the SA Health Partnership will see the SA Government deliver the biggest health PPP in Australia’s history, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak infrastructure body.  
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Global interest in Sydney Ferries

1 JUNE 2011 - The announcement that 28 companies have lodged a Registration of Interest to tender for Sydney Ferries shows the high degree of global and local interest in driving a highly competitive process that will deliver significant benefits for taxp 
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Infrastructure NSW crucial to driving reform

26 MAY 2011 - The introduction of the legislation to create Infrastructure NSW is a welcome step toward better infrastructure planning and delivery in New South Wales, said the nation’s peak infrastructure group, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA 
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NSW Ferry Reform

11 MAY 2011 - The announcement that the NSW Government will begin the process to outsource the operation of Sydney Ferries is excellent news for taxpayers and commuters and should mark the first step toward broader reform of transport services said Infras 
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Federal Budget 2011

10 MAY 2011 - The nation’s peak infrastructure industry group, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, tonight welcomed the Budget’s upgrade of Infrastructure Australia and moves to incentivise superannuation investment in infrastructure; but urged the Go 
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Gold Coast Rapid success

6 MAY 2011 - The announcement that the GoldLinQ consortium has been selected to deliver the Gold Coast Rapid Transit PPP brings this landmark project to fruition – and provides the model for future Commonwealth investment in public transport said Infrastr 
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Statement on the Victorian Budget

3 MAY 2011 - Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure body – said Victoria’s Budget makes solid progress toward implementing the Government’s infrastructure agenda and safeguarding capital investment, in spite of more chall 
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Nick Greiner to chair Infrastructure NSW

30 APRIL 2011 - The appointment of former Premier Nick Greiner to chair Infrastructure NSW will provide a strong and experienced reformer to lead the new organisation, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure body.  
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Radical overhaul to drive joined up planning

19 APRIL 2011 - Today’s announcement of a radical overhaul of New South Wales’ transport agencies will equip the State to deliver joined up planning and better transport outcomes says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructur 
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Statement on Tony Abbott's commitment to IA

14 APRIL 2011 - This morning’s speech by Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott contained important commitments about the Opposition’s focus on infrastructure and governance reform said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastruct 
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Appointment of North West Rail Link Project Team

6 APRIL 2011 - The appointment of a dedicated and skilled project delivery team to begin market sounding and pre construction planning for the North West Rail Link marks a major step toward making the project a reality said the nation’s peak infrastruct 
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Proceeding with regional rail link is good news

5 APRIL 2011 - Today's announcement by the Victorian Government that it will proceed with the planned Regional Rail Link (RRL) project, with adjusted sequencing to accommodate the budget impact of additional costs, is good news for commuters and businesse 
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New NSW Cabinet clears the way for reform

3 APRIL 2011 - The nation’s peak infrastructure industry group, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, today welcomed the announcement of the new New South Wales Cabinet; clearing the way for swift reforms to begin dealing with the State’s significant i 
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NSW Election: Fresh start on Infrastructure

26 MARCH 2011 - The nation’s peak infrastructure industry group, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, tonight welcomed the election of the new Coalition Government, saying that a new Government allows NSW a clean break in dealing with its infrastructure 
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WA Indigenous Services Program wins SMART Award

18 MARCH 2011 - A program providing essential services to indigenous communities in Western Australia has been recognised for its use of smart infrastructure at the Infrastructure Partnerships Australia National Infrastructure Awards in Sydney last night. 
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M2 Motorway Upgrade wins National Award

18 MARCH 2011 - Sydney’s M2 Motorway Upgrade was awarded the 2011 Government Partnership Excellence Award at Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s prestigious National Infrastructure Awards in Sydney last night – showing that innovation in project finan 
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Gateway upgrade project - Project of the Year

17 MARCH 2011 - Brisbane’s Gateway Upgrade Project has been judged as the nation’s best infrastructure project of the year, at Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s prestigious National Infrastructure Awards, held in Sydney tonight.  
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2011 National Infrastructure Award Winners

17 MARCH 2011 - 2011 National Infrastructure Award Winners 
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NSW Election: Real reform the only way

17 MARCH 2011 - Significant reform and a raft of new projects will be needed if New South Wales is going to arrest its infrastructure decline, says a major pre-election report by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure ind 
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NSW Election M5 widening announcement

8 MARCH 2911 - The announcement that a NSW Coalition Government would negotiate with the existing motorway owner to fund the badly needed expansion of the M5 South West Motorway is excellent news for Sydney’s commuters and taxpayers - says Infrastructure  
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Barangaroo: Time to get on with the job

3 MARCH 2011 - The announcement that final impediments to the delivery of Barangaroo have been removed is excellent news for the New South Wales economy and will remove the final hurdles to the project's delivery, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australi 
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National Freight Strategy

22 FEBRUARY 2011 - The Federal Government's draft National Freight Strategy, released today, is an important step forward in tackling Australia’s growing freight challenges – and driving overdue regulatory and pricing reforms says Infrastructure Partnersh 
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O'Farrell calls for infrastructure reform

9 FEBRUARY 2011 - NSW Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell’s speech to the National Press Club today makes a reasoned case for reforms to drive better infrastructure and productivity outcomes, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak inf 
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Convention Centre PPP good for state, community

1 FEBRUARY 2011 - The commitment by the New South Wales Opposition today to advance a new $700 million world-class Convention & Exhibition Centre immediately upon their election to government is an important signal to the business community that New South 
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Statement on NSW rail PPP

27 JANUARY 2011 - Commuters should not lose sight of the benefits that will be delivered by the new trains for Sydney’s rail network, in spite of the announcement of delays in their commissioning, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia - the nation’s  
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National ports strategy offers productivity

7 JANUARY 2011 - The Federal Government's National Ports Strategy, submitted to COAG today, offers an important opportunity to address some of Australia's most significant productivity challenges and safeguard Australia's global competitiveness says Infra 
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Statement on Sustainable Population Issues paper

16 DECEMBER 2010 - The sustainable population issues paper, released today by the Commonwealth Government, shows that population growth can go hand-in-hand with increased liveability and productivity, provided we invest in the right infrastructure – say 
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New Royal Adelaide Hospital PPP

12 DECEMBER 2010 - The selection of SA Health Partnership consortium – comprising Leighton Contractors, Macquarie Capital, Hansen Yuncken and Spotless – as the preferred bidder for the New Royal Adelaide Hospital project allows Australia’s largest current 
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National Infrastructure Awards nominations open

6 DECEMBER 2010 - Nominations have opened for The 2011 National Infrastructure Awards, which are convened by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak infrastructure industry group.  
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New Victorian Cabinet will equip Vic for growth

2 DECEMBER 2010 - The announcement of the new Victorian Cabinet shows that the new Baillieu Government is ready to hit the ground running, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia - the nation’s peak infrastructure body. 
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Our Cities will inform debate on road pricing

1 DECEMBER 2010 - Today’s release of the Commonwealth Government's discussion paper, ‘Our Cities’, should herald the commencement of a deep and mature national conversation about how Australia can get its cities right - including through next year's promi 
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Baillieu commits to infrastructure audit

25 NOVEMBER 2010 - The election of the new Victorian Coalition Government is welcomed by business and will bring fresh thinking and a new wave of reform to Victoria’s infrastructure challenges, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia - the nation’s pe 
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High Speed Rail Patronage

High Speed Rail Patronage 
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High Speed Rail Corridor Map 2011

High Speed Rail Corridor Map 2011 
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GA Research Funding Infrastructure 2011

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Moorebank intermodal critical infrastructure

25 NOVEMBER 2010 - Today’s announcement that the long-awaited Moorebank Intermodal will progress through planning and approval processes is important to national economic outcomes says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructu 
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WSROC misses the point on Infrastructure funding

15 NOVEMBER 2010 - The release of the Lateral Economics report for the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) misses the point in terms of infrastructure funding and the value of PPPs, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nati 
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Port of Brisbane deal will help fund QLD's growth

10 NOVEMBER 2010 - The successful signing of a 99-year lease for the Port of Brisbane will help to underpin Queensland’s ability to fund infrastructure to accommodate economic and population growth, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia - the nation’ 
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M2 Widening Approval

26TH OCTOBER 2010 - M2 WIDENING APPROVAL SHOWS PRIVATE INVESTORS ARE STILL THERE FOR SYDNEY'S ROADS, TRANSPORT 
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IA should rank alongside productivity commission

13 OCTOBER 2010 - Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Executive Director Brendan Lyon called for an expansion of the role and independence of Infrastructure Australia - and the consideration of major reforms to transport taxation and superannuation - in 
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CBD rail station upgrades

7 OCTOBER 2010 - Private sector plans to upgrade Wynyard Station in return for redevelopment and airspace rights shows that with the right structure, NSW can attract major investment into its struggling public transport says Infrastructure Partnerships  
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M5 MWY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AN IMPORTANT STEP

22 SEPTEMBER 20 - The M5 South Western motorway widening is amongst the most pressing road projects in the nation - and its delivery will play an important part in easing Sydney’s crippling congestion, particularly if NSW also sees progress on the M5 East 
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NORTHERN LINK:$300 MILLION CHEAPER, BETTER PROJECT

20 SEPTEMBER 2010 - The competitive procurement process for Brisbane's Northern Link motorway, being delivered under a Design Build Operate Maintain (DBOM) contract has saved Brisbane's ratepayers hundreds of millions and will deliver an excellent project 
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The way forward on Very Fast Trains starts now

18 SEPTEMBER 2010 - A new study released today by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and AECOM reveals that a Very Fast Train (VFT) network is a real and achievable option across Australia’s East Coast - provided steps are taken now to identify and pro 
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Business backs Coalition convention centre plans

18 SEPTEMBER 2010 - The NSW business community today released a major pre‐feasibility study into the options to deliver and fund a new, world class convention centre for Sydney. 
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Minority government must deliver infrastructure

7 SEPTEMBER 2010 - Today’s formation of a minority government led by Prime Minister Julia Gillard is welcome - but Australia now needs to see renewed progress on nationally significant infrastructure projects and reforms - said Infrastructure Partnerships 
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Clem7 motorway an excellent project for Brisbane

1 SEPTEMBER 2010 - Criticisms of Brisbane City Council’s infrastructure programme and the PPP model in today’s media fail to take into account the value delivered by modern procurement said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia - the nation’s peak infrast 
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If Syd Ferries can't deliver get someone who can

31 AUGUST 2010 - Sydney-siders could be accessing more regular, cleaner and better quality ferry services - at better value - if NSW revived reforms to its ailing ferry fleet, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia - the nation’s peak infrastructure  
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Asset sales the key to Queensland's future

30 AUGUST 2010 - Queensland’s asset sales will underpin the State’s ability to fund infrastructure to accommodate economic and population growth says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia - the nation’s peak infrastructure body.  
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Federal Election: Opposition Infrastructure Policy

17 AUGUST 2010 - The Opposition’s infrastructure policy outlines important reforms to drive better project selection and funding as well as a commitment to enhance competition and productivity outcomes says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. 
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Funding for Sydney's road, rail projects important

11 AUGUST 2010 - The commitment to fund the Epping to Parramatta rail link and to examine flexible options for the delivery of Sydney’s next suite of motorway projects brings a welcome national focus to Sydney’s infrastructure says Infrastructure Partner 
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High speed rail part of the future

5 AUGUST 2010 - The announcement of a major feasibility study for an East Coast High Speed Rail network will allow Australia to make informed decisions about the infrastructure of the future says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia - the nation’s peak i 
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Public and Private Sector address challenges

4 AUGUST - Australia’s public and private sector chief executives are meeting in Melbourne tomorrow to debate the nation’s infrastructure future, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the country’s peak infrastructure industry association. 
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Federal Election

17 JULY 2010 - The Federal Election must renew the nation’s focus on infrastructure development to sustain productivity and accommodate growth says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak infrastructure body. 
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Missing motorways are key to Sydney's future

15 JULY 2010 - Reports that the NSW Government could finally advance the delivery of one of Sydney’s stalled motorway projects would be welcome news for long-suffering commuters and businesses, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak 
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Westlink: Melbourne needs west gate alternative

12 JULY 2010 - The release of alignment options for Melbourne’s WestLink road project is a welcome step that allows for informed debate about how Melbourne can accommodate growth - says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastruct 
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Cooper report will promote efficient investment

5 JULY 2010 - The release of Jeremy Cooper’s Review of Superannuation today includes important reforms that will promote a better match between the retirement savings and Australia’s infrastructure needs said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the na 
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Melbourne metro rail "nationally significant"

2 JULY 2010 - Melbourne commuters will be winners after Infrastructure Australia identified the Melbourne Metro Stage One project as a project of national significance, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure body. 
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IA: first national long-term project pipeline

2 JULY 2010 - Infrastructure Australia’s list of crucial nation-building projects sets out a long-term pathway toward better national infrastructure networks, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure body.  
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Sydney's lack of priority projects

2 JULY 2010 - NSW has failed to secure priority support for any of its major projects because of its on-again, off-again transport planning – says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak infrastructure group.  
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Cooper Review

29 JUNE 2010 - The release of Jeremy’s Cooper’s long awaited review into Australia’s superannuation sector needs to recommend changes to forge stronger links between infrastructure projects and retirement savings, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australi 
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Continuity in infrastructure important

28 JUNE 2010 - Confirmation of the new – largely unchanged – cabinet by Prime Minister Julia Gillard means that the Federal Government is able to get on with funding and delivering the next round of major projects says Infrastructure Partnerships Australi 
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Progress on Barangaroo important for business

16 JUNE 2010 - Release of the updated plan for Sydney’s iconic Barangaroo precinct is an important step to restoring business confidence and delivering an exciting new precinct in Sydney’s CBD, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s pea 
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NSW Opposition budget reply new projects

10 JUNE 2010 - The NSW Opposition’s budget reply spells out a substantial plan to get major projects underway and restore business confidence in New South Wales says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure body. 
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QLD delivers Australia's infrastructure investment

8 JUNE 2010 - The Queensland Government has maintained its record infrastructure spend while delivering a fiscally responsible budget - said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia - the nation’s peak infrastructure group. 
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NSW needs to fund new projects

8 JUNE 2010 - The NSW budget shows a welcome return to surplus and maintains a $16.6 billion infrastructure spend — but it does too little to begin addressing some of the biggest infrastructure problems in the state, says Infrastructure Partnerships Austr 
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Australia needs certain project pipeline

2 JUNE 2010 - A new report by KPMG, released by Infrastructure Australia, shows Australia’s policy makers need to deliver a transparent national pipeline of projects to drive competition, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infr 
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Sydney needs motorways and public transport

25 MAY 2010 - Sydney to spiralling congestion and a declining economy says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure body. 
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Statement on the Federal Budget

11 MAY 2010- Tonight’s budget has welcome measures on freight rail and investment but in spite of challenging economic times, the Federal Government needs to spell out its long term role in partnering with the states to invest in nation building infrastr 
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Statement on the sale of the lane cove tunnel

10 MAY 2010 - The sale of Sydney’s Lane Cove Tunnel today is a good outcome for motorists and shows the strong investor appetite for good infrastructure assets, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure group. 
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Ports strategy is welcome

6 MAY 2010 - The release of Infrastructure Australia's National Ports Strategy is welcome, but it’s now time for real action toward a joined up national approach to freight and ports, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation's peak infrastr 
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Victorian Budget puts a focus on infrastructure

4 MAY 2010 - Victoria’s budget delivers a solid $9.5 billion infrastructure program, with the government clearly recognising the importance of ongoing infrastructure investment said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure  
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Henry an opportunity to deliver better funding

30 APRIL 2010 - All existing road taxes could be abolished in favour of a simpler, fairer distance-based charge while also helping fund Australia’s substantial backlog of transport projects, a major new report by Saha International and Infrastructure Par 
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Improve links between infrastructure and super

6 APRIL 2010 - Stronger links must be forged between Australia’s superannuation and infrastructure sectors to deliver the next generation of major projects, says a major report released today by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak i 
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Melbourne channel deepening wins IPA awards

11 MARCH 2010 - The Port of Melbourne’s channel deepening project was selected as the infrastructure project of the year, at the prestigious National Infrastructure Awards in Sydney tonight.  
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Smart Infrastructure Awards

12 MARCH 2010 - The national infrastructure sector will partner with the Commonwealth Government to recognise smart projects and smart research, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak infrastructure body. 
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Clem7 wins National Infrastructure Prize

11 MARCH 2010 - The constructors of Brisbane’s Clem Jones Tunnel have been recognised for the project’s design and construction excellence at Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s National Infrastructure Awards. 
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NSW infrastructure projects

11 MARCH 2010 - NSW projects have featured prominently at the 2010 National Infrastructure Awards, dominating the Government Partnerships Excellence category, which was won by the Sydney desalination plant. 
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Sydney airport a key piece of infrastructure

11 MARCH 2010 - The ACCC’s latest monitoring report on Sydney Airport does not yet take into account more than $500 million in new infrastructure development, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure body. 
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Statement on Melbourne's transport

11 MARCH 2010 - Melbourne's new train and tram operators should be given a fair opportunity to improve services and upgrade ageing transport infrastructure, says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia the nation's peak infrastructure body. 
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WSN sale welcome

10 MARCH 2010 - Progress on the NSW Government’s sale of WSN Environmental Solutions is welcome, but the government should commit that all proceeds be invested in new projects, said Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak infrastructure  
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Opposition plan for Sydney Convention Centre

2 MARCH 2010 - The NSW Opposition’s commitment to deliver a new convention centre – if elected next year – would give NSW access to the kind of world-class business events infrastructure that would attract much-needed investment into the state said Inf 
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Statement on the cancellation of CBD Metro

21 FEBRUARY 2010 - The cancellation of the CBD Metro project will have serious long-term impacts on the credibility of the NSW Government, but also damages Australia’s international reputation as a place to do business says Infrastructure Partnerships Aus 
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NSW opposition infrastructure plan

18 FEBRUARY 2010 - The NSW Opposition’s plan to form a new, executive agency responsible for infrastructure planning and delivery could finally deliver certainty about what infrastructure will be delivered when - says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia 
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Reforming Sydney's transport: It's time

1 FEBRUARY 2010 - Reforming public transport is the key to solving Sydney’s crippling urban congestion by delivering a customer focussed service that’s accountable for service levels through a franchise agreement says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia 
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Sydney desal delivers water security-under budget

28 JANUARY 2010 - The commissioning of Sydney’s desalination plant at Kurnell is a critical step in securing Sydney’s long-term water supply and ending the need for long-term water restrictions says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, the nation’s peak 
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Manly competition show fruits of reform

27 JANUARY 2010 - Confirmation that two private providers will compete for customers on the Manly-Sydney ferry run will drive lower prices and better service; and shows the fruits of reform says Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the peak infrastruct 
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Let's get on with tackling the freight challenge

21 JANUARY 2010 - The federal government’s recognition that significant reform is needed in road and rail transport will be key if Australia is to meet its future transport needs and maintain international competitiveness, Infrastructure Partnerships Aust 
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PPP projects to offer WA better infrastructure

20 JANUARY 2010 - The West Australian government’s commitment to harness public private partnerships will prepare the state to cap cost blow-outs and drive value for taxpayers in delivering infrastructure and services, says Infrastructure Partnerships A 
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Peninsula link shows maturity of PPP model

15 JANUARY 2010 - The award of the Peninsula Link contract to Southern Way today is an important step towards reduced congestion, helping pave the way for Victoria’s transport future, according to Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s peak  
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