Infrastructure
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Federal gov push to strengthen supply chains
Hamish Gamble | July 25, 2022A policy environment should be created which encourages industry collaboration in the national interest, according to Hamish Gamble, Sovereign Capability Senior Project Officer at the Australian Industrial Transformation Institute (AITI).
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Audit highlights role of engineers in infrastructure planning
First 5000 | August 14, 2019Engineers Australia has welcomed the release of the 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit as the first step in identifying nationally significant reform and investment priorities to meet Australia’s long-term infrastructure needs.
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Fast Track needed for infrastructure as building activity dips
First 5000 | July 10, 2019Governments at the state and territory level must work together with the Federal Government to fast track recent commitments on infrastructure, including both transport and social infrastructure projects, in light of today’s very mixed results for building activity.
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Working in an autonomous world
Mark Stevenson | March 29, 2018Autonomous haul trucks are already used in the mining industry and save around 15% compared to human drivers. As more of us live in cities and automation transforms the nature of work, transport and other infrastructure will have to change to keep pace.
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Western Sydney City Deal promises business growth
First 5000 | March 6, 2018The Turnbull and Berejiklian governments and eight Western Sydney councils have agreed a Western Sydney City Deal to generate growth and prosperity.
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New discount rates could boost infrastructure investment
First 5000 | February 26, 2018A new report argues that Australia should revamp how it calculates the value of major transport projects, ensuring the country gets the infrastructure it needs while maximising value for money.
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Infrastructure WA aims to boost jobs and growth
First 5000 | February 17, 2018The McGowan Labor Government is establishing Infrastructure WA to improve long-term planning and decision-making, support communities and create jobs. Public comments on the proposed model are open until March 20.
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Mid-sized firms gear up for Western Sydney Airport
First 5000 | December 7, 2017Mid-sized firms are taking full advantage of Sydney’s new $5 billion airport project, with construction and services offering a bonanza for local firms.