Australia faces similar infrastructure challenges to the UK but is less ready to embrace reform, a visiting expert says.
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Budget to deliver $17.9b for road, rail projects
The federal budget will contain $17.9 billion for infrastructure projects, boosting the investment pipeline to more than $120 billion.
Report finds almost 500 regional infrastructure gaps
A key report by Australia’s infrastructure advisory body has identified almost 500 regional infrastructure gaps.
Councils to receive $1b for infrastructure projects
Local councils across Australia will soon receive funding for priority community infrastructure projects.
Skills shortage in infrastructure a concern
Mini qualification courses could be key to addressing the skills shortage in infrastructure.
More than half Commonwealth procurement non-competitive
Despite its competition policy more than half of the Australian government’s procurement is via limited tender, an inquiry has heard.
Governments paying too much for infrastructure
Australian governments are failing to strike a hard enough bargain on big infrastructure projects.
Budget pours $15b into infrastructure projects
The federal budget contains a $15.2 billion cash injection for infrastructure projects.
Budget to spend big on infrastructure
The federal government has revealed funding for more $5 billion worth of infrastructure projects ahead of the federal budget.
Councils accused of hoarding infrastructure contributions
NSW councils are sitting on $3 billion of infrastructure contributions, a report says.