Independent Review of Infrastructure Australia

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The independent reviewers sought submissions from key stakeholders in the infrastructure sector to understand views, experience and expectations for the future of Infrastructure Australia. Other members of the community were also welcomed to provide advice to the Reviewers.

A set of guiding questions were prepared by the reviewers to assist in the consultation process, and can be accessed below. The questions were intended to initiate discussion, rather than limit it, and the reviewers welcomed all feedback, including on matters not covered in the enclosed questions.

The independent review received 59 submissions. Submissions have been published on this page for transparency, unless the individual or organisation requested otherwise.

Why we want your input

To help shape the future of Infrastructure Australia.

How you can voice your opinion

Submission were lodged by email to IA.Review@infrastructure.gov.au.

What will be the outcome of this consultation?

Submissions were used to help inform the independent review.

The Issue

On 22 July 2022, the Australian Government announced an independent review of Infrastructure Australia (the Review). The Review was commissioned to consider Infrastructure Australia's role as an independent adviser to the Commonwealth on nationally significant infrastructure priorities and advise on what changes may be needed to Infrastructure Australia's focus, priorities and, if necessary, legislation.

The purpose of the Review is to ensure that Infrastructure Australia is positioned to achieve its core purpose—to provide quality, independent cross-sectoral advice to the Australian Government on nationally significant infrastructure that supports the economy, builds the nation and addresses the challenges and opportunities of the future.

The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Review are below.

Reviewers

The Australian Government appointed Ms Nicole Lockwood and Mr Mike Mrdak AO to lead the Review.

Nicole Lockwood

Ms Lockwood is the Chair of Infrastructure Western Australia, a previous board member of Infrastructure Australia, and is currently a member of a number of social and infrastructure boards including NBN Co.

Mike Mrdak AO

Mr Mrdak is Executive Chair of NEC Australia and New Zealand and Chair of Airport Development Group Pty Ltd. He is a former Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, and of the Department of Communications and the Arts.

Relevant documentation

The following submissions were created by third parties and may not meet WCAG 2.0 requirements. For accessible copies, please email IA.Review@infrastructure.gov.au.