National Infrastructure Agency advice in, questions remain

National Infrastructure Agency advice in, questions remain
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop will have more to say on a promised National Infrastructure Agency, just not yet. (Image: Supplied)
Oliver Lewis
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop received advice about setting up a promised National Infrastructure Agency in May, but he’s yet to disclose details about the form and function of the new institution.Former National Party minister Steven Joyce was chosen by Treasury to chair an advisory panel on the proposal, which the Government has described as a critical enabler of its infrastructure agenda, including public-private partnerships (PPPs) and city deals.During a speech in March, Bishop said he wanted the agency running by 2025.“...

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