Anthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Education) Share this | Hansard source

Consistent with the government's response to the Independent review of Infrastructure Australia, the government considers that Infrastructure Australia's focus should be on nationally significant projects relating to transport, water, communications and energy infrastructure. From time to time, it may be appropriate for Infrastructure Australia to consider social infrastructure implications where it is part of a broader network analysis or place-based project advice. The government can request this work through the statement of expectations. We believe this approach minimises any duplication of the functions of regional and urban policies and programs within the government.