Infrastructure planning has improved since 2016

Planning processes have evolved since the 2016 Australian Infrastructure Plan.7 Communities are engaged more frequently in developing state infrastructure strategies.8

Also, multiple jurisdictions are undertaking long-term corridor protection by strategically acquiring and reserving land for potential infrastructure projects.9 As well as supporting future development, this strategy reduces expenditure by acquiring tomorrow's land at today's prices. These practices should be expanded and become mainstream in every jurisdiction.