Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Through budget 2018-19, we have a credible, decade-long pipeline of infrastructure projects that will increase productivity and connectivity and, most importantly, create new job opportunities for Australians. In total, we're investing over $24.8 billion towards transport projects over the next four years. This is not back-of-the-beer-coaster planning like those opposite are used to putting together. It is serious, considered investment by a fiscally responsible government.

Tasmania is an important priority for the Turnbull-McCormack coalition government. In Tasmania, this will mean $520.8 million for priority regional infrastructure in Tasmania, in addition to the $400 million of road funding, including for the Bass Highway. This means more jobs for Tasmanians and better transport options for hardworking families across the state, including in the electorate of Braddon. It is only the coalition government that is delivering jobs and economic growth in Tasmania.