Australia must spend $40 billion a year on infrastructure to match population growth, audit says

Infrastructure Australia has warned a new wave of investment and planning reform is needed for the nation to keep pace with population and economic growth.

Source: AAP

Australia needs to commit to spending $200 billion every five years on a range of infrastructure projects if it wants to keep pace with population growth.

Infrastructure Australia has warned a new wave of investment is needed to ensure roads and public transport, schools, water, electricity and health services support people's quality of life and economic productivity.

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