Infrastructure 21 - From Incrementalism to Transformational Change
Infrastructure 21 was a critical intervention in the current infrastructure debate. It brought together key thinkers in business, academia and the community to shape a transformational agenda for the nation. This “invitation only” event was held in Brisbane on 6th and 7th October, 2008. By harnessing the momentum generated by the Federal Government’s announcement of a new entity, Infrastructure Australia, as a coordinating force in Australia’s infrastructure renewal program, the Summit seeked to identify priorities for change at both a sectoral and systemic level. Enhancing Australia’s infrastructure base is essential to long-term, sustainable productivity. The Summit recognised that Australia’s long-term economic prosperity depends intrinsically on the quality of our infrastructure base. Solid, integrated and holistically planned transport, water, energy and information and communications technology infrastructure is the foundation of this future. The task of remodelling and rebuilding Australia’s aging infrastructure presents huge challenges. We are competing globally with developing and developed nations for scarce infrastructure planning and delivery resources. Added to this testing environment are the imperatives to respond intelligently to climate change, the need for greater social inclusion and for sustainable economic productivity. These challenges render obsolete previous approaches to infrastructure development. Faced with these complex issues, Infrastructure 21 aims to think boldly and transformationally. Our Host Partners, the Federal Government and the Queensland Government, and our three major partners Telstra Wholesale, nabCapital and KPMG supported the ADC in this initiative. We thank them for their support.
The Infrastructure 21 Report was launched in Melbourne by The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. The Summit brought together Australia's leading thinkers in energy, water, transport and urban design, regulation, skills and finance to examine and debate the key issues in their sectors and to shape a transformational agenda for the nation. The Infrastructure 21 Report contains summaries and outcomes from the Summit's working groups, and recommendations about Australia's infrastructure challenges and opportunities.
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