Infrastructure

Infrastructure quality and capacity plays an important role in determining the structure and strength of economic growth and activity.

Australia is at a crossroads in terms of its infrastructure development as a result of poor institutional arrangements – in terms of governance and planning – and policy choices. Reform is needed to alleviate the current constraints and to provide the capacity to sustain strong economic and population growth.

The BCA has called for policies and programs that bring about:

• The development of fully operational national markets for transport (freight and passenger), water, and electricity.
• The elimination of regulatory impediments to investment in and efficiency of provision of electricity, urban and freight transport including ports, and water.
• The establishment of a cross-jurisdictional framework for appropriate, timely, and coordinated investment in infrastructure to meet future growth needs.
• A focus on the development of a quality broadband system with comprehensive access for business and households.
• Regular and transparent audits of the state of our current infrastructure and risks.

BCA Secretariat contact: Maria Tarrant, Director Policy