The demand for infrastructure, and how we use it in our pursuit of our aspirations, will be significantly influenced by a range of global and national factors.
In preparing the Australian Infrastructure Plan, we need to consider these factors, and how they will shape our society and drive future domestic and global economic activity.
We will have little or no control over some of the changes resulting from these factors, but by identifying and understanding them we will be in a better position to develop a Plan that:
■ responds to future opportunities;
■ anticipates future challenges; and
■ helps achieve our national aspirations.
In addition, some potentially transformational changes may occur over the next 15 years and beyond. These include ongoing technological evolution, and the increasing significance of retirees in the Australian economy.