What the results mean

Infrastructure Australia has assessed the impact of each recommendation using multi-criteria analysis. We have used the theory of change methodology to ensure the recommended reforms are structured to deliver impact.

The multi-criteria analysis has been applied at the recommendation level, incorporating the recommendation alongside its supporting outcomes and activities.

The results of the multi-criteria analysis highlight which of the 29 recommendations proposed by the 2021 Plan are most impactful under a range of future developments and against the infrastructure policy priorities of the Australian Government.

We expect the anticipated impact of each reform to vary in response to the changing infrastructure environment, so the resilience of reforms has been considered.

We have not attempted to identify the single strongest performing reform, but rather reforms aligning with the community's priorities and a series of scenarios that warrant further planning.

The results highlight the reform recommendations that do well under certain criteria and scenarios. However, while these assessments highlight relative performance, every reform included in the 2021 Plan is critical to a particular sector or issue.