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Infrastructure Australia has released its Infrastructure Priority List, outlining a national investment blueprint for the next decade.

The Infrastructure Priority List (IPL) provides independent, evidence-based advice to the Australian Government on the highest-priority proposals for investment over the next 10 years.

The list features 68 proposals aimed at strengthening transport connectivity, ports and freight networks, water security, and supporting the transition to a net zero and clean energy economy.

Infrastructure Australia chief executive officer Adam Copp said the list reflects a national assessment of infrastructure gaps and opportunities, identifying proposals to strengthen productivity, liveability and sustainability.

“From our growing population and the strength of our economy to the liveability and connectivity of our cities and regions – everything hinges on having the right infrastructure invested in at the right time,” said Copp. “This investment blueprint will give the Australian Government the confidence, clarity and evidence it needs on what the highest priority proposals are for the country that can address critical infrastructure gaps and unlock economic opportunities.”

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The IPL identifies proposals for investment in planning or delivery now, alongside those to be considered over the next 10 years.

“Providing this short to long-term outlook will help the Australian Government address immediate infrastructure needs while maintaining a healthy pipeline of projects aligned with the market’s capacity to deliver,” said Copp. “This will ensure the government knows when a proposal is needed most by communities while also giving taxpayers the best bang for their buck.”

Each proposal aligns with one of five priority areas:

• High Productivity Freight Networks – enhancing the capacity, interoperability and resilience of nationally important freight corridors and networks for higher productivity rail and road freight;
• Ports Capacity and Connectivity – increasing national ports capacity and strengthening import–export supply chains with last mile freight and intermodal connections for ports and port precincts;
• High-Capacity Transport for Growing Cities – building safe, efficient, city-shaping transport for growing urban populations and unlocking priority growth areas and precincts for housing and development;
• Secure Sustainable Water for Growth – providing secure, climate-resilient water and wastewater capacity in cities and regions to support housing growth and increasing demands from water-intensive industries; and
• Delivering Net Zero and Clean Energy Economy – delivering large-scale renewable generation, storage and transmission, including enabling infrastructure, and unlocking national economic opportunities from the net zero transition.

“These priority areas ensure there are clear objectives and benefits for the nation in the Australian Government investing in these proposals,” said Copp. “Whether it involves upgrading key freight links to boost Australia’s trade competitiveness or exploring new public transport connections that could improve mobility, unlock housing and create jobs – each proposal has the potential to materially improve the nation’s productivity, liveability and sustainability.”

In developing the list, Infrastructure Australia considered the priorities of state and territory governments seeking co-investment from the Australian Government.

The IPL is one of several inputs the Australian Government considers when making investment decisions. Inclusion does not guarantee funding, and proposals not featured may still be supported through Commonwealth pathways. Eligible proposals not selected for the 2026 IPL may be considered in future updates.

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