Welcoming the unique challenges and opportunities afforded by this country's diverse geography is critical for driving economic growth and unlocking the potential of every place.
A place-based approach needs to be embedded into infrastructure planning and decision-making. This will help determine what is needed to build on a location's strengths or address existing disadvantage, and enable appropriately targeted investment.
Australia's Fast-growing Cities need to provide a high standard of living to remain globally competitive and ensure equal access to services between suburbs.
The staged development of their major transport corridors and networks can establish a sustainable transport culture and ensure mobility services keep pace with community needs.
Demand-responsive services that are fully integrated into the public transport ecosystem will significantly improve access across the community.
To play their critical connecting role, Smaller Cities and Regional Centres need infrastructure that links them to larger cities. In Small Towns, Rural Communities and Remote Areas, minimum infrastructure standards will help these communities to thrive.
Targeted infrastructure investment in Northern Australia and Developing Regions is critical to enable the next wave of development to boost economic growth, security and natural resource exports.