Committee to explore options for financing faster rail

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities will hold a videoconference public hearing on June 23 2020 for its inquiry into options for financing faster rail.

The Committee Chair, John Alexander MP, said, "To ensure that we get the most out of essential infrastructure projects, it is imperative that we consider the innovative funding models for major rail projects that are utilised both in Australia and around the world."

The Committee will hear from a range of groups and stakeholders on their views on priority areas for rail projects, and the role for the three levels of government in project planning, funding and facilitating effective public and private partnerships.

"It is also crucial that when considering projects the government consider what proportion can be funded by key beneficiaries and what should be funded by the broader community," Mr Alexander said.

Public hearing details

Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2020
Time: 9.15am to 4.55pm
Location: Videoconference

9.15am: National Faster Rail Agency/ Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency
10.45am: Break
11.00am: Economic Connections
11.40am: Canberra-Sydney Rail Action Group
12.20pm: Break
1.20pm: Swinburne University Centre for Urban Transitions
2.00pm: Prosper Australia
2.40pm: Break
2.55pm: New Haven Group
3.35pm: Arup
4.15pm: Value Advisory Partners
4.55pm: Finish

The hearings will be webcast at aph.gov.au/live.

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