Reforms that have the lowest barriers to implementation

Low-hanging fruit

Recommendations that are assessed as being the most deliverable, having considered their implementation challenges and risks.

The prioritisation of the 2021 Plan's proposed reforms varies based on the emphasis given to differing types of benefits. However, it is critical to note all reforms in the 2021 Plan are critical to their respective sector or cross-sector. The focus on Low-hanging fruit allows governments to identify quick-wins, or areas of reform that are likely to experience relatively lower barriers to change. (see Table V.7). Prioritising the growth of Smaller Cities and Regional Centres, reform to the infrastructure sector to enhance productivity and support innovation as well as building trust in the sector have the lowest barriers to reform.

Table V.7: Low-hanging fruit reforms

Rec.

Theme

Chapter

1.2

Strengthening Smaller Cities and Regional Centres

Place-based outcomes for communities

2.3

Transparency and collaboration build trust in decisions

Sustainability and resilience

3.1

Improving planning, portfolios and pipelines

Industry productivity and innovation

3.2a

Enhancing project outcomes

Industry productivity and innovation

3.4

Next generation infrastructure investment

Industry productivity and innovation