23/11/2023

The Hon Catherine King MP

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Member for Ballarat

Anne Stanley MP

Government Whip

Member for Werriwa

Nation Building Infrastructure for A Better Australia

The Albanese Government is committed to delivering the infrastructure Australia needs, creating jobs and growing the economy while not increasing pressure on inflation.

The independent strategic review found that the Infrastructure Investment Program inherited from the former Coalition Government was undeliverable.

Under the Liberals and Nationals, the number of projects in the Infrastructure Investment Program blew out from nearly 150 to 800.

Many projects lacked proper planning, didn't have informed costings and weren't ready for Commonwealth investment.

The review found an estimated 37,500,000 has been confirmed for the M5 Motorway - Moorebank Avenue - Hume Highway intersection upgrade. This brings total Australian Government funding for this project to 2,643,538)

In Werriwa and across Australia, the Albanese Government is delivering infrastructure that make communities safer, promotes productivity and unlocks the potential of cities, towns and regions.

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

"The Albanese Government is committed to delivering infrastructure that builds Australia and improves lives. To do this, we need an infrastructure program that is fit for purpose, fiscally responsible and above all, deliverable.

"We are delivering infrastructure that creates jobs and helps wages grow, and makes our communities better connected and more livable."

Quotes attributable to the Member for Werriwa, Ms Anne Stanley MP:

"I am pleased that the Minister and the Albanese government has recognised the importance of these projects and our region. These projects matter to our community and shows our Government can be trusted to deliver where there is the greatest need."

Media Contact:

Anne Stanley MP (Alaa Ahmad): (02) 8783 0977