James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The government recognises that investment in public transport is a critical part of easing congestion and boosting productivity in our major cities and regions. The government is funding urban rail infrastructure through the Infrastructure Investment Programme and Treasury initiatives, including the Asset Recycling Initiative. Recent commitments include: $490 million for the Forrestfield Airport Link in Western Australia; $95 million for the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2; $43 million for the Flinders Link in South Australia; and $10 million funding for additional planning for Brisbane's Cross River Rail project. A further $1.7 billion has also been committed to Sydney Metro under the Asset Recycling Initiative.