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  "strategy_brief_md": "# Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Annual Report**: [2024-25](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> We work with our partners to enable connected, productive, safe, sustainable and culturally vibrant communities in our cities, regions and territories to improve the lives of Australians. [CP p.34](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=34) [[CP p.34](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=34)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=34)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> The department’s role is to achieve our purpose and deliver results through: Providing strategic policy advice, Delivering programs and services, Delivering and administering fit-for-purpose regulation [CP p.34](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=34) [[CP p.34](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=34)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=34)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Supporting an efficient, sustainable, competitive, accessible, safe and secure transport system and supporting jobs through infrastructure investment [[CP p.18](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=18)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=18)]\n- Investing in transport infrastructure to underpin national and regional economic and social developments, and major disaster resilience and recovery [[CP p.18](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=18)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=18)]\n- Safeguarding supply chains and ensuring efficient, reliable and cost-competitive transport [[CP p.19](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=19)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=19)]\n- Harnessing data, digitalisation and extreme weather fluctuations to mature population mass in regional employment hubs, demand-based policy solutions, and support safety, remain secure and adapt to changing consumer expectations [[CP p.19](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=19)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=19)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Transport Connectivity (Infrastructure)\nImproved infrastructure across Australia through investment in and coordination of transport and other infrastructure projects. [[CP p.18](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=18)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=18)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Investing in transport infrastructure to underpin national and regional economic and social developments, and major disaster resilience and recovery\n- Safeguarding supply chains and ensuring efficient, reliable and cost-competitive transport\n\n### Outcome 2: Transport Connectivity (Transport)\nAn efficient, sustainable, competitive, accessible, safe and secure transport system and supporting jobs through infrastructure investment [[CP p.23](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=23)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=23)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Advise on and deliver better road safety as well as vehicle and rail regulation that support safety and productivity\n\n### Outcome 3: Regional Development, Local Government, Cities and Northern Australia\nSupporting an efficient, sustainable, competitive, capacity and delivery in the transport and regions through the development of an updated National Cultural Policy that celebrates and invests in our unique arts industries and cultural expressions [[CP p.95](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=95)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=95)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Investing in transport infrastructure to underpin national and regional economic and social developments, and major disaster resilience and recovery\n- Safeguarding supply chains and ensuring efficient, reliable and cost-competitive transport\n\n### Outcome 4: Territories\nGood governance and service in the territories [[CP p.113](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=113)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=113)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Investing in transport infrastructure to underpin national and regional economic and social developments, and major disaster resilience and recovery\n- Safeguarding supply chains and ensuring efficient, reliable and cost-competitive transport\n\n### Outcome 5: Communications Connectivity\nPromote an innovative and competitive Australian communications and arts and culture sector, through developing policy and supporting program delivery [[CP p.119](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=119)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=119)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Harnessing data, digitalisation and extreme weather fluctuations to mature population mass in regional employment hubs, demand-based policy solutions, and support safety, remain secure and adapt to changing consumer expectations\n\n### Outcome 6: Creativity and Culture\nPromote an innovative and competitive Australian creative economy and arts sector, through developing policy and supporting program delivery [[CP p.133](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=133)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=133)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Harnessing data, digitalisation and extreme weather fluctuations to mature population mass in regional employment hubs, demand-based policy solutions, and support safety, remain secure and adapt to changing consumer expectations\n\n### Outcome 7: Sport and Physical Activity\nPromote an innovative and competitive Australian sports and physical activity sector, through developing policy and supporting program delivery [[CP p.139](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=139)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=139)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Harnessing data, digitalisation and extreme weather fluctuations to mature population mass in regional employment hubs, demand-based policy solutions, and support safety, remain secure and adapt to changing consumer expectations\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts values_\n\n- Connecting\n- Empowering\n- Enriching\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions | 43% reduction below 2005 levels by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE02 | Increase in digital connectivity | Increased connectivity and digital inclusion across regional, rural and remote Australia | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE03 | Number of new vehicles | More than 1.5 million safe, secure and environmentally compliant vehicles | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE04 | Number of new mobile base stations | More than 1,171 new mobile base stations | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE05 | Number of new regional airports | More than 72 new regional airports | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE06 | Number of new cultural policy actions | 80% of actions within Australia’s National Cultural Policy: Revive | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE07 | Number of new sports and physical activity projects | More than 286 new sports and physical activity projects | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE08 | Number of new moorings | More than 18 new moorings | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE09 | Number of new barges | More than 1.6 new barges | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE10 | Number of new community Wi-Fi connections | More than 20 First Nations communities with free community Wi-Fi | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE11 | Number of new school age children receiving free NBN services | More than 30,000 new school age children receiving free NBN services | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE12 | Number of new infrastructure projects | More than 76 new infrastructure projects | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE13 | Number of new regulatory frameworks | More than 2 new regulatory frameworks | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE14 | Number of new funding programs | More than 5 new funding programs | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE15 | Number of new regulatory reforms | More than 12 new regulatory reforms | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE16 | Number of new data-driven initiatives | More than 4 new data-driven initiatives | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE17 | Number of new ICT capability initiatives | More than 3 new ICT capability initiatives | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE18 | Number of new diversity and inclusion initiatives | More than 2 new diversity and inclusion initiatives | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE19 | Number of new regulatory frameworks | More than 2 new regulatory frameworks | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n| CCE20 | Number of new funding programs | More than 5 new funding programs | [CP p.11](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf#page=11) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions | Target met | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE02 | Increase in digital connectivity | Partially achieved | Partially achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE03 | Number of new vehicles | More than 1.5 million safe, secure and environmentally compliant vehicles | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE04 | Number of new mobile base stations | More than 1,171 new mobile base stations | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE05 | Number of new regional airports | More than 72 new regional airports | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE06 | Number of new cultural policy actions | 80% of actions within Australia’s National Cultural Policy: Revive | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE07 | Number of new sports and physical activity projects | More than 286 new sports and physical activity projects | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE08 | Number of new community Wi-Fi connections | More than 20 First Nations communities with free community Wi-Fi | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE09 | Number of new school age children receiving free NBN services | More than 30,000 new school age children receiving free NBN services | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE10 | Number of new infrastructure projects | More than 76 new infrastructure projects | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE11 | Number of new regulatory frameworks | More than 12 new regulatory frameworks | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE12 | Number of new data-driven initiatives | More than 4 new data-driven initiatives | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE13 | Number of new ICT capability initiatives | More than 3 new ICT capability initiatives | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE14 | Number of new diversity and inclusion initiatives | More than 2 new diversity and inclusion initiatives | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE15 | Number of new regulatory reforms | More than 12 new regulatory reforms | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE16 | Number of new funding programs | More than 5 new funding programs | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE17 | Number of new regulatory frameworks | More than 2 new regulatory frameworks | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |\n| CCE18 | Number of new funding programs | More than 5 new funding programs | Achieved | [AR p.55](https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55)(https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf#page=55) |",
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purpose, outcomes, programs and key activities 38\n2255\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 167]\n155\n/\nPart\n5\nFinancial\nStatements\nDEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT,\nCOMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS\nfor the period ended 30 June 2023\nExplanations of Major Administered Budget Variances\nThe table below provides explanations for significant variances between the administered budget estimates,\nas published in the 2022–23 October Portfolio Budget Statements, and the actual financial performance and\nposition for the year.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 27]\nPar t 1\nAbout the Depar tment\nPart 1.1: Portfolio overview 26\nOur ministers 26\nChanges to the portfolio 28\nPortfolio structure 29\nPart 1.2: Department overview 31\nAccountable authority 31\nOur purpose 31\nAbout us 31\nOur role 31\nExecutive 32\nDepartment structure 34\nPart 1.3: Department-specific outcomes 36\nChanges to the department’s outcome structure 36\nOur purpose, outcomes, programs and key activities 38\n2255\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Oversees pilot licensing, aircraft registration and administers the safe use of Australian airspace\nInfrastructure Australia **\nDevelops an infrastructure priority list and evaluates business cases for project proposals requiring more than $250 million in Australian Government funding\nNational Faster Rail Agency *\nManages the delivery of relevant projects under the Infrastructure Investment Program that fall within its remit\nNational Intermodal Corporation Ltd (formerly Moorebank Intermodal Company Ltd) ***\nCommonwealth GBE providing oversight and facilitating delivery of a portfolio of common user intermodal terminals, at the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal Precinct and in Melbourne and Brisbane to support Inland Rail, promoting both competition and efficiency\nWSA Co Ltd ***\nDelivering Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport as a Commonwealth GBE\n  Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://infrastructure.gov.au/department/about/corporate-plan.aspx)`\n- The\nCommunications and the\nto an Aviation White Paper and a content that Australians receive\nArts, I am pleased to present\nMaritime Strategic Fleet. through these communications\nthe 2022–23 Corporate Plan,\nservices provides enormous\nOur portfolio will play a significant covering the period 2022–2026,\nopportunities and challenges\nrole in supporting the Government in accordance with paragraph\nand our progress to re-shape\nto reach its emissions reduction 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance,\nand reform Australia’s media\ntargets and achieve net zero, Performance and Accountability\nlandscape in the digital\nincluding reducing emissions in Act 2013.\nera continues.\nthe transport sector, increasing\nresilience of our infrastructure We are supporting the\nand supporting our regions in the government to invigorate the Jim Betts\ntransition from fossil fuels. creative sectors through the Secretary\n  Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Based on the findings of the management-initiated review, along with the interim\nfindings of the ANAO audit, we reviewed the performance measures in the Corporate\nPlan 2022–23, and October 2022–23 Portfolio Budget Statements and made the\nfollowing changes for the purpose of preparing the performance statements:\n> updated key activities, measures and targets to enable better understanding\nof our role and how we impact other government departments, industry and\nthe community.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- The division led the continuing implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, and\npartnered with teams across each of our portfolio areas to develop a First Nations\nOutcomes Strategy focused on delivering progress on our responsibilities under the\nNational Agreement on Closing the Gap – Target 9b, Target 16 and Target 17, as well as\nPriority Reform 3.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 17]\nThe event brought approximately 1,000 council representatives,\nassociations and local staff together from across the country to\nnetwork, attend seminars, and debate motions that inform ALGA’s\nnational policy agenda and strategic priorities.\n> Through the Northern Australia grants programs, almost $80 million\nin funding was awarded to 30 organisations to expand, diversify or\nscale up their operations in Northern Australia.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nTable of Contents\nCompliance and Enforcement Strategy 1\nRegulating under the Sydney Airport Demand Management Act 1997 1\nIntroduction 3\nApproach to compliance and enforcement 4\nCompliance and enforcement principles 4\nCompliance and enforcement escalation model 4\nCompliance and enforcement operating environment 5\nLegislative and regulatory change 5\nThe Department 6\nThe Slot Manager 6\nThe Compliance Committee 7\nStakeholders in the operating environment 7\nStrategic priorities 7\nFocus areas for compliance and enforcement 7\nIn-season slot management 8\nThe willingness of regulated entities to comply with the legislation 8\nSlot misuse as an impediment to competition 8\nMore information 9\n  Source: `strategies/sadm-compliance-and-enforcement-strategy.pdf (https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/sadm-compliance-and-enforcement-strategy.pdf)`\n- As a result, our performance\nWe have reduced the number of framework excludes one key\nkey activities and performance activity and 4 performance\nmeasures from 27 to 21 and 85 to measures previously reported\n38 respectively, by: within the water infrastructure\npurpose, and changes to\n• discontinuing measures\none performance measure\ncontaining management-level\nrelating to our content and\ninformation\nclassification frameworks.\n• removing finished programs\nEstimated performance\n• removing measures where\nachievements against targets\nwe had little or no control over\nwill be reported in the 2023–24\nthe outcome or\nPortfolio Budget Statements, and\n• removing measures that final results will be acquitted in\nwere lacking measurable and the 2022–23 Annual Performance\nreliable targets.\n  Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Operating context For the entire period covered by the plan, the following: 10 – 101\na) the environment in which the entity will operate;\nb) the strategies and plans the entity will implement to have the capability\nit needs to undertake its key activities and achieve its purposes;\nc) a summary of the risk oversight and management systems of the\nentity, and the key risks that the entity will manage and how those\nrisks will be managed;\nd) details of any organisation or body that will make a significant\ncontribution towards achieving the entity’s purposes through\ncooperation with the entity, including how that cooperation will help\nachieve those purposes;\ne) how any subsidiary of the entity will contribute to achieving the\nentity’s purposes.*\nPerformance For each reporting period covered by the plan, details of how the entity’s 10 – 101\n  Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n- 22\n2021–22 target Implementation milestones for the National Rail Action Plan (NRAP) are met\n2021–22 result Target met\nThe milestones were met for 2021–22\nPrevious result Revised measure for 2021–22\nThe milestones set for 2020–21 have been met\nMethodology Analysis of departmental records\nIn 2021–22, ministers agreed a further 3-year program on the NRAP, including:\n> establishing a national rail skills hub to address skills and labour shortages\n> progressing priority rolling stock and infrastructure standards\n> agreeing to an interoperability framework which will improve network\ncompatibility between different technology and communication systems.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Key deliverables achieved include awarding of the Baggage Handling\nSystems contract on 12 March 2021 and the Terminal and Specialty Works\ncontract on 4 June 2021\nMethodology Progress will be measured against milestones in key control documents\n(Project Deed, functional specifications and Western Sydney Airport Plan)\nThis is the final reporting period for this measure\nThe key milestones achieved by WSA Co Ltd in 2021–22 include:\n> commencement of construction of the terminal in November 2021\n> commencement of construction of the runway in March 2022\n> procurement of Southern Myotis offsets in accordance with the Biodiversity Offset\nDelivery Plan\n> commencement of environmental assessment of flight paths for the airport,\nincluding procurement of environmental assessment and community\nconsultation expertise.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 51]\n39\n/\nPart\n3\nManagement\nand\naccountability\nFigure 3.1 Governance committee structure as at 30 June 2023\nAudit and Risk\nCommittee\nSecretary\nFinancial\nStatements\nSub Committee\nFirst Nations\nSteering Group\nExecutive Leadership Team\n(meeting weekly)\nDiversity and\nInclusion Committee\nEnabling Committee Priority and Delivery Committee\n(meeting fortnightly) (meeting monthly)\n1\nREIT\n2\nREIT\nExecutive Leadership Team\nThe Executive Leadership Team (the Committee) is chaired by the Secretary and\nmembers include all deputy secretaries.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 72]\n60\n32–2202\ntropeR\nlaunnA\nstrA\neht\ndna\nsnoitacinummoC\n,tnempoleveD\nlanoigeR\n,tropsnarT\n,erutcurtsarfnI\nfo\ntnemtrapeD\nSpotlight\nInternational Decade of Indigenous Languages\n2022–2032\nThe National Agreement on Closing the Gap identifies 4 priority reform areas that will\nchange the way that government works to accelerate improvements for First Nations\npeoples.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 102]\n90\n32–2202\ntropeR\nlaunnA\nstrA\neht\ndna\nsnoitacinummoC\n,tnempoleveD\nlanoigeR\n,tropsnarT\n,erutcurtsarfnI\nfo\ntnemtrapeD\nKey activities\nPerformance\nKey activity measure\nAdvise on and deliver better road safety as well as vehicle and 3 and 8\nrail regulation\nRegulate the supply of all road vehicles to the Australian market 9\nSupporting a safe and accessible transport system 15, 16 and 17\nResults\nPerformance Progress of the implementation of:\nmeasure 8 a. the National Road Safety Strategy for the decade 2021 to 2030;\nand\nb. the National Road Safety Data Hub\n2022–23 Target The first National Road Safety Action Plan for the National Road Safety\nStrategy 2021–2030 is agreed by Infrastructure and Transport Ministers\nand implementation commences\n2022–23 Result Target met\nResult summary The National Road Safety Action Plan 2023–25 (the Action Plan) was\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 107]\n95\n/\nPart\n4\nAnnual\nPerformance\nStatements\nKey activities\nPerformance\nKey activity measure\nLead the design of the Western Sydney Airport flight path 10\nManage domestic aviation programs and regulation 11, 12\nand 13\nSupporting a safe and accessible transport system 15, 16\nand 17\nManage domestic aviation policy 17\nResults\nPerformance Development and Environmental Assessment of Preliminary Flight\nmeasure 10 Paths for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport\n2022–23 Target Delivery milestones are met for 2022–23\n2022–23 Result Target partially met\nResult summary Environmental Assessment of the Preliminary Flight Paths has achieved\nmilestones to enable public consultation in late 2023 of the draft\nEnvironmental Assessment.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- 23\n2021–22 target In each financial year, outcomes achieved in line with the negotiation\nmandate agreed by the Australian Government\n2021–22 result Target met\nThe department achieved the Australian Government’s desired outcomes in\na range of bilateral and multilateral forums\nPrevious result New measure for 2021–22 – result not available\nMethodology Analysis of departmental records\nThis is the final reporting period for this measure\nThe department advocated for the Australian Government’s interests at meetings\nof the:\n> International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection\nCommittee\n> Intersessional Working Group on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships\n> Facilitation Committee\n> Expert Group on Data Harmonization (EGDH).\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- 26\n2021–22 target In each financial year, outcomes achieved in line with prevailing aviation\nconditions\n2021–22 result Target met\nIn 2021–22, positive international engagement and results were achieved\nPrevious result New measure for 2021–22 – result not available\nMethodology Analysis of departmental records\nThis is the final reporting period for this measure\n77\nPart\n4:\n/\nAnnual\nperformance\nstatements\n/\nTransport\nconnectivity\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- 50\n2021–22 target In each financial year, outcomes achieved in line with the negotiation\nmandate agreed by the Australian Government\n2021–22 result Target met\nOutcomes were achieved in 2021–22\nPrevious result Revised measure for 2021–22\nPositive results were achieved in 2020–21\nMethodology Analysis of departmental records:\n> Mandates prepared for the Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2021\nCongress, 2022 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World\nTelecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-21) and\n2022 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-20)\n> Departmental reporting on achievement at conferences for which\nmandates have been prepared\nThis is the final reporting period for this measure\nUniversal Postal Union (UPU)\nThe 2016 to 2021 UPU cycle concluded with the Abidjan Congress in August 2021.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- 61\n2021–22 target 2021–22 data will establish a benchmark; however, it is not envisaged that\nthe number will increase each year, given the variety of projects funded and\nthat the programs are demand driven\n2021–22 result No target\na) Estimated audience: over 6.2 million\nEstimated participation: over 1.1 million\nb) Estimated number of locations: over 1,200\nPrevious result Revised measure for 2021–22\nPositive results were achieved in 2020–21 through the delivery of the\nRegional Arts Fund, the Festivals Australia program and the regional touring\nexhibitions funding program\nMethodology Calculated from departmental data from arts programs and Regional Arts\nFund data provided by Regional Arts Australia\nInformation to determine the achievement of the measure is based on data\nprovided by grantees as part of their applications to arts programs.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Performance Progress of reforms to the Disability Standards for Accessible\nmeasure 4 Public Transport6\n2022–23 Target Financial year delivery milestones set by the Infrastructure and Transport\nMinisters’ Meetings (ITMM) are met\n2022–23 Result Target met\nResult summary During 2022–23, the ITMM milestone to come back in the first half of 2023\nto agree to the second tranche of reforms for the Transport Standards,\nincluding advice on implementation was achieved.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 107]\n95\n/\nPart\n4\nAnnual\nPerformance\nStatements\nKey activities\nPerformance\nKey activity measure\nLead the design of the Western Sydney Airport flight path 10\nManage domestic aviation programs and regulation 11, 12\nand 13\nSupporting a safe and accessible transport system 15, 16\nand 17\nManage domestic aviation policy 17\nResults\nPerformance Development and Environmental Assessment of Preliminary Flight\nmeasure 10 Paths for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport\n2022–23 Target Delivery milestones are met for 2022–23\n2022–23 Result Target partially met\nResult summary Environmental Assessment of the Preliminary Flight Paths has achieved\nmilestones to enable public consultation in late 2023 of the draft\nEnvironmental Assessment.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Key activities\nPerformance\nKey activity measure\nAdvise on and deliver City Deals and Regional Deals 20\nResults\nPerformance Number of City and Regional Deal commitments on track to be\nmeasure 20 completed within agreed timeframes\n2022–23 Target Projects are delivered according to agreed milestones\n2022–23 Result Unable to make an assessment\nResult summary The department determined that the methodology underpinning the\nperformance measure did not enable reliable or verifiable reporting\nagainst the target within the timeframes.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Source ITRDCA Portfolio Budget Statements 2024–25, p.73 and\nDITRDCA Corporate Plan 2023–24, p.97\nCategory Program\n2023–24 result Target met\nPrevious results 2022–23 result: Target met (performance measure no longer focuses\non timeliness).\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n- Source ITRDCA Portfolio Budget Statements 2024–25, p.78 and\nDITRDCA Corporate Plan 2023–24, p.103\nCategory Policy\n2023–24 result Target met\nPrevious results New performance measure (significantly amended from 2022–23).\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n- Source ITRDCA Portfolio Budget Statements 2024–25, p.79 and\nDITRDCA Corporate Plan 2023–24, p.109\nCategory Program\n2023–24 result No target\nPrevious results New performance measure — previously reported on the impact of activities\nto support Indigenous visual arts, languages and culture indicated through the\nnumber of Indigenous language centres and Indigenous art centres funded, the\nnumber of arts workers employed and artists active with funded art centres.14\nDivisional owner Office for the Arts\nLimitations Participation data is available up until 30 December 2023 due to\ndelays in data availability.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n- [Page 53]\n51\n/\nPart\n2\nAnnual\nPerformance\nStatements\nTable 2.3 2024–25 performance results by measure\nPerformance measure 2024–25 result\nOutcome 1\n1 Policy advice on Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP) Project Target met\nProposal Report(s)\n2 Assessment of milestone claims for payments on Infrastructure Target met\nInvestment Program projects (listed in the relevant tables in the\nFederation Funding Agreements Schedule (FFAS))\n3 Shared oversight for the delivery of Commonwealth Infrastructure Target\nprojects in relation to: substantially met\na.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 54]\n52\n52–4202\ntropeR\nlaunnA\nASCDRTID\nPerformance measure 2024–25 result\n11 Performance of the Regional Airports Program (RAP) and the Target met\nRemote Airstrip Upgrade (RAU) Program\n12 The number of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Target not met\ninvestigations undertaken at civilian airports\n13 Contribute to maintain or reduce the number of aviation fatalities Target met\nper 100,000 people for current year’s 10-year average\n14 Policy advice supporting aviation safety Target met\nOutcome 3\n15 Delivery of the regional Precincts and Partnerships Program Target met\n(rPPP) within agreed timeframes\n16 Percentage of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Target met\nCommittees achieving agreed outcomes as demonstrated by:\na. stakeholders satisfied with the performance of their RDA\nb. departmental review of RDA reporting\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 55]\n53\n/\nPart\n2\nAnnual\nPerformance\nStatements\nPerformance measure 2024–25 result\n24 Percentage of Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) Target met\nproposal notices received within the financial year processed for\nMinisterial consideration within statutory timeframes\nOutcome 4\n25 Advice on governance and legislative arrangements in Target\nAustralia’s territories substantially met\n26 Availability of key services in the non-self-governing territories Target met\nOutcome 5\n27 Total amount of new and improved mobile coverage delivered Target met\nthrough the Mobile Black Spot Program and the Peri-Urban\nMobile Program\n28 Total amount of new or improved contracted outcomes delivered Target met\nthrough the Regional Connectivity Program\n29 Accessible communication services for Australians, through: Target\na.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)`\n- As a result, our performance\nWe have reduced the number of framework excludes one key\nkey activities and performance activity and 4 performance\nmeasures from 27 to 21 and 85 to measures previously reported\n38 respectively, by: within the water infrastructure\npurpose, and changes to\n• discontinuing measures\none performance measure\ncontaining management-level\nrelating to our content and\ninformation\nclassification frameworks.\n• removing finished programs\nEstimated performance\n• removing measures where\nachievements against targets\nwe had little or no control over\nwill be reported in the 2023–24\nthe outcome or\nPortfolio Budget Statements, and\n• removing measures that final results will be acquitted in\nwere lacking measurable and the 2022–23 Annual Performance\nreliable targets.\n  Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $1.19 billion, 1.19 billion | [Page 149]\n147\n/\nPart\n3\nManagement\nand\nAccountability\nPart 3.3: Financial Management\nAssets\nThe department is responsible for managing $1.19 billion in non-financial assets,\nincluding right-of-use assets recognised under the Australian Accounting Standard\nfor Leases, and assets recognised in the Departmental financial statements and\nAdministered Schedule of Assets and Liabilities. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)` |\n| $10 million, 10 million | 26\n2021–22 target By June 2022, the Australian Government has options available for consideration\n2021–22 result Target met\nThe department supported the Australian Government’s:\n> $10 million business case for the Toowoomba to Gladstone Inland\nRail extension, which will unlock economic opportunities in regional\nQueensland, announced in September 2021\n> commitment to funding and governance for critical non-transport\ninfrastructure for the 2032 Bri | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)` |\n| $2.4 billion, $2.2 billion, $864.0 million, $480.8 million, $407.4 million, $212.4 million | Major administered expense items reported by the department in 2024–25 were:\n> payments to corporate Commonwealth entities ($2.4 billion)\n> Local Government Financial Assistance Grant payments ($2.2 billion)\n> payments to Regional Broadband Scheme ($864.0 million)\n> Roads to Recovery Program ($480.8 million)\n> Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program ($407.4 million)\n> Community Development Grants Programme ($212.4 million)\n> Priority Com | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $0.1 billion, 0.1 billion | Income)\nOther expenses and The decrease of $0.1 billion against other expenses is due to the\nConcessional loans misclassification of concessional loans being recorded as other\n(Administered Schedule of expenses in the original budget. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| $0.4 billion, 0.4 billion | Comprehensive Income)\nOther payables (Administered The decrease of $0.4 billion is mainly due to the misclassification of\nSchedule of Assets and the loan commitment provision and biodiversity offset credits\nLiabilities) provision being recorded as other payables in the original budget\nand not as a loan commitment provision and other provisions\nrespectively. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| $10.5 billion, $1.1 billion, $0.8 billion, $0.5 billion, 10.5 billion, 1.1 billion | [Page 32]\n20\n32–2202\ntropeR\nlaunnA\nstrA\neht\ndna\nsnoitacinummoC\n,tnempoleveD\nlanoigeR\n,tropsnarT\n,erutcurtsarfnI\nfo\ntnemtrapeD\nAdministered finances\nTotal administered expenses of $10.5 billion represent a decrease of $1.1 billion from\nlast year, mainly due to a $0.8 billion decrease in subsidy expenses and $0.5 billion\ndecrease in grant expenditure. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| $1.2 billion, 1.2 billion | [Page 66]\n54\n32–2202\ntropeR\nlaunnA\nstrA\neht\ndna\nsnoitacinummoC\n,tnempoleveD\nlanoigeR\n,tropsnarT\n,erutcurtsarfnI\nfo\ntnemtrapeD\nFinancial management\nAssets\nThe department is responsible for managing $1.2 billion in non-financial assets,\nincluding right-of-use assets recognised under the Australian Accounting Standard for\nLeases, and assets recognised in the Administered Schedule of Assets and Liabilities. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| 6.2 million, 1.1 million | 61\n2021–22 target 2021–22 data will establish a benchmark; however, it is not envisaged that\nthe number will increase each year, given the variety of projects funded and\nthat the programs are demand driven\n2021–22 result No target\na) Estimated audience: over 6.2 million\nEstimated participation: over 1.1 million\nb) Estimated number of locations: over 1,200\nPrevious result Revised measure for 2021–22\nPositive results were achieved in 2020–21 throug | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)` |\n| $250 million, $100 million, 250 million, 100 million | 21\n2021–22 target By June 2022, projects progressed in accordance with agreed timeframes\n2021–22 result Target met\nProjects have progressed in accordance with agreed timeframes\nIn 2021–22, of major projects up to $250 million, 170 projects were started\nand 155 were completed\nPrevious result Revised measure for 2021–22\nProjects have progressed in accordance with agreed timeframes\nIn 2020–21, of major projects up to $100 million, 148 projects were | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- 24\n2021–22 target Delivery milestones are met for 2021–22\n2021–22 result Target met\n51% of the precinct is completed\nDelays to agreements with adjoining landowners and National Intermodal’s\nprivate sector partner, Sydney Intermodal Terminal Alliance (a wholly-owned\nsubsidiary of Qube Holdings) for Moorebank Avenue Works and Interstate\nTerminal design, have now been resolved through the execution of a Consent\nDeed between both parties, allowing works to progress\nConstruction has commenced on the Interstate Terminal and is expected to\nbe delivered by mid-2025\nPrevious result Revised measure for 2021–22\n46% of the precinct is completed\nDelays to agreements with adjoining landowners and Moorebank Intermodal\nCompany’s private sector partner, Sydney Intermodal Terminal Alliance, have\nprevented all targets being met for Moorebank Avenue Works and Interstate\nTerminal design\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 16]\n14\n52–4202\ntropeR\nlaunnA\nASCDRTID\n2024–25 Highlights\nInfrastructure Group\n> Delivering the over $120 billion 10-year infrastructure investment pipeline\n— 76 projects completed under the Infrastructure Investment Program\n— Construction of the terminal, airside and landside packages completed for the\nWestern Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport\n> Delivered Australian Government actions under the National Road Safety Action\nPlan 2023–25, including a report on Local Government Network Risk Assessment\nFrameworks and development of the National Road Safety Data Collection and\nReporting Framework and National Road Safety Dataset\n> Supported the addition of over 1.5 million vehicles to the Australian fleet that are safe,\nsecure and meet this environmental expectation of the community\n$100 million Active Transport Fund,\nimproving road safety outcomes for\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Progress of land transport By June 2023, projects By June 2026, National Partnership\ninfrastructure investment progressed in accordance with Agreement projects, land transport\nprojects agreed timeframes infrastructure projects schedules\nagreed with jurisdictions following the\nOctober 2022 Budget:\n• Planning commenced on 100%\nof projects;\n• more than 70% are under\nconstruction;\n• more than 50% have construction\ncompleted\nNote: Combines Measures 1 and 2 from 2021–22 Corporate Plan (p.\n  Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n- 21\n2021–22 target By June 2022, projects progressed in accordance with agreed timeframes\n2021–22 result Target met\nProjects have progressed in accordance with agreed timeframes\nIn 2021–22, of major projects up to $250 million, 170 projects were started\nand 155 were completed\nPrevious result Revised measure for 2021–22\nProjects have progressed in accordance with agreed timeframes\nIn 2020–21, of major projects up to $100 million, 148 projects were started\nand 87 projects were completed\nMethodology Analysis of departmental records on project progress\n2.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- 22\n2021–22 target Financial year delivery milestones set by the Infrastructure and Transport\nMinisters’ Meeting (ITMM) are met\n2021–22 result Target met\nThe following milestones were met for 2021–22:\n> In September 2021, reported to the Infrastructure and Transport Senior\nOfficials’ Committee on second tranche of proposed new transport\nstandards prior to the Regulation Impact Statement process\n> In November 2021, Ministers considered and endorsed the first tranche of\nnew standards to improve public transport accessibility\nPrevious result Revised measure for 2021–22\nThe milestone for 2020–21 was met\nMilestone: In September 2020, there was a report to the Infrastructure and\nTransport Senior Officials’ Committee on the first tranche of proposed new\nstandards prior to the Regulation Impact Statement process\nMethodology Analysis of departmental records on project progress\n65\nPart\n4:\n/\nAnnual\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- 41\n2021–22 target For completed projects, an annual increase of $900,000 per annum\nper $ million of NWGF funding expensed\n2021–22 result Target met\nCompleted projects delivered an estimated increase of $1.7 million\nper annum in the gross value of agricultural and industrial production\nper $ million of NWGF funding expensed\nPrevious result New measure for 2021–22 – result not available\nMethodology Analysis of project documentation generated from state and territory\ngovernments\nThe 9 completed projects, with a total NWGF investment of $97.9 million, are estimated\nto be generating an additional $162 million in the gross value of agricultural and\nindustrial production.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- 53\n2021–22 target Reduction to zero of complex connections premises\n(Yet to Ready-to-Connect)\n2021–22 result Target partially met\nNBN Co had reduced complex connections from less than 12,000 at\n30 June 2021 to around 5,600 at 30 June 2022\nNBN Co completed over half of the remaining complex connections\nduring 2021–22, but was not able to meet the target of reducing complex\nconnections to zero due to delays in the rollout of fixed-line services in\nParramatta (due to outstanding heritage approvals) and delays in fixed\nwireless towers going live\nPrevious result Revised measure for 2021–22\nNBN Co had reduced complex connections from around 109,000 premises in\nmid-2020 to less than 12,000 at 30 June 2021\nMethodology Analysis of NBN Co progress reports on complex connection premises\nThis is the final reporting period for this measure\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- 60\n2021–22 target a) No target as new data is not expected for 2021–22\nIn 2021–22, we are establishing a pilot programa to capture data and\nevaluate the progress of activities delivered by ILA program grant recipients\nagainst the 10-year target for ‘Closing the Gap Target 16’ for Aboriginal and\nTorres Strait Islander languages\nb) Reporting in 2021–22 shows ≥450 Indigenous art centre workers\nemployed and ≥8000 artists engaged in report year\n2021–22 result Data not available\na) No target\nIn 2021–22, a pilot program was established to capture data and evaluate\nthe progress of activities delivered by Indigenous Languages and Arts\nprogram grant recipients against the 10-year target for ‘Closing the Gap\nTarget 16’ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.\nb) Data not available\nFull year data was not available at the time of reporting.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Performance Progress of reforms to the Disability Standards for Accessible\nmeasure 4 Public Transport6\n2022–23 Target Financial year delivery milestones set by the Infrastructure and Transport\nMinisters’ Meetings (ITMM) are met\n2022–23 Result Target met\nResult summary During 2022–23, the ITMM milestone to come back in the first half of 2023\nto agree to the second tranche of reforms for the Transport Standards,\nincluding advice on implementation was achieved.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Key activities\nPerformance\nKey activity measure\nAdvise on and deliver City Deals and Regional Deals 20\nResults\nPerformance Number of City and Regional Deal commitments on track to be\nmeasure 20 completed within agreed timeframes\n2022–23 Target Projects are delivered according to agreed milestones\n2022–23 Result Unable to make an assessment\nResult summary The department determined that the methodology underpinning the\nperformance measure did not enable reliable or verifiable reporting\nagainst the target within the timeframes.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 141]\n129\n/\nPart\n4\nAnnual\nPerformance\nStatements\nKey activities\nPerformance\nKey activity measure\nDeliver policy and programs that support the cultural and creative sectors\n31, 32\nand enable all Australians to access and participate in cultural and\nand 33\ncreative activities\nDeliver policies and programs to support Australian cultural heritage,\n34 and 35\nincluding Indigenous cultural heritage, arts, languages and repatriation\nProtecting and promoting Australian content and classification 36\nSupporting inclusive creative and cultural sectors 37 and 38\nResults\nPerformance Progress against the National Arts and Disability Associated Plan\nmeasure 31\n2022–23 Target The National Arts and Disability Strategy is renewed and implemented\nas a Commonwealth-only National Arts and Disability Associated Plan,\nincluding updating and maintaining the arts and disability resource hub\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Budget Year Target 2022–23\nForward Estimates Target 2023–26\nProgress of land transport infrastructure investment projects\nBy June 2023, projects progressed in accordance with agreed timeframes\nBy June 2026, National Partnership Agreement projects, land transport infrastructure projects schedules agreed with jurisdictions following the October 2022 Budget:\nPlanning commenced on 100% of projects;\nmore than 70% are under construction;\nmore than 50% have construction completed\nNote:\nCombines Measures 1 and 2 from 2021–22 Corporate Plan (p.\n  Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://infrastructure.gov.au/department/about/corporate-plan.aspx)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 46]\n44\n42–3202\ntropeR\nlaunnA\nstrA\neht\ndna\nsnoitacinummoC\n,tnempoleveD\nlanoigeR\n,tropsnarT\n,erutcurtsarfnI\nfo\ntnemtrapeD\nTable 2.1: Rating scale\nRating Result Description\n5 Target Met Meets all the relevant quality standards and adds something extra\n> Represents exemplary practice\n> First-rate advice that provides a sound basis for confident\ndecision-making\n> A polished product\n4 Meets all the relevant quality standards\n> Represents good practice\n> Provides a solid basis for decision-making\n> Minor changes would have added polish\n3 Meets the relevant quality standards overall, but with\nsome shortfalls\n> Provides most of the analysis and information needed\n> Could be used for decision-making\n> Was sufficiently fit for purpose for finalisation\n> Could have been improved in several areas\n2 Target Not Met Does not meet the relevant quality standards in material ways\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nPArt 6 Appendices 241\nAppendix A: Resource statements and expenses for outcomes 242\nAppendix B: Audit and Risk Committee members 253\nAppendix C: Employee statistics 256\nAppendix D: Executive remuneration 267\nAppendix E: Advertising and market research 271\nAppendix F: Ecologically sustainable development and\nenvironmental performance 273\nAppendix G: Work health and safety 274\nAppendix H: Public broadcasters 276\nAppendix I: Aviation legislation 277\nAppendix J: National land transport 279\nAppendix K: Legal services expenditure 279\nAppendix L: Corrections to previous Annual Report 279\nPArt 7 Reference material 281\nGlossary 282\nAbbreviations and acronyms 286\nList of requirements 290\nAlphabetical index 299\nvii\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nFigure 3.1 Governance committee structure at 30 June 2022\nSecretary\nAudit risk Committee Executive Committee Operations Committee\n(meetings as scheduled) (meeting weekly) (meeting weekly)\nremit focused on strategy: remit focused on operations\nleadership and direction; and business matters:\nFinancial Statements strategy and delivery; oversight of operational\nSub-Committee\nenterprise and strategic risks; management, workplace\norganised capability; policy health and safety, finance\nand relationships and risk\nChair: Secretary Chair: COO\nMembership: Deputy Membership: Deputy\nSecretaries, with others Secretaries, with others\nattending by invitation attending by invitation\nExecutive Communication Forums Diversity and\nInclusion Committee\nExecutive Leadership\nAll SES Meeting\nForum\n(meetings as scheduled) Workplace Health and\n(meetings as scheduled) Safety Committee\nKey messages from\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Strategies are in place to address risks or delays to delivery schedules\nPrevious result New measure for 2021–22 – result not available\nMethodology Analysis of departmental records tracking project milestones and partner’s\nreporting, combined with analysis of performance against indicators\nidentified in the monitoring and evaluation framework will be used in forward\nyears\nThe implementation of Our North, Our Future: 2021–2026 initiatives is outlined below:\n> Implementation of the $9.3 million Regions of Growth initiative has commenced,\nwith consultants engaged in April 2022 to undertake economic analyses of the\n3 regions: Mount Isa to Townsville (Qld); Beetaloo Basin to Katherine to Darwin\n(NT); and Broome to Kununurra to Darwin (WA and NT).\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 9]\nCommunications Connectivity — Outcome 5 114\nCreativity and Culture — Outcome 6 127\nPart 5 — Financial Statements 137\nPart 6 — Appendices 215\nAppendix A: Resource statements and expenses for outcomes 216\nAppendix B: Audit and Risk Committee members 227\nAppendix C: Employee statistics 229\nAppendix D: Executive remuneration 240\nAppendix E: Advertising and market research 244\nAppendix F: Ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance 245\nAppendix G: Work health and safety 248\nAppendix H: Public broadcasters 250\nAppendix I: Aviation legislation 251\nAppendix J: National land transport 252\nAppendix K: Legal services expenditure 252\nAppendix L: Public interest contracts and grants 253\nAppendix M: Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 255\nAppendix N: Correction to previous Annual Report 257\nPart 7 — Reference material 259\nGlossary 260\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 51]\n39\n/\nPart\n3\nManagement\nand\naccountability\nFigure 3.1 Governance committee structure as at 30 June 2023\nAudit and Risk\nCommittee\nSecretary\nFinancial\nStatements\nSub Committee\nFirst Nations\nSteering Group\nExecutive Leadership Team\n(meeting weekly)\nDiversity and\nInclusion Committee\nEnabling Committee Priority and Delivery Committee\n(meeting fortnightly) (meeting monthly)\n1\nREIT\n2\nREIT\nExecutive Leadership Team\nThe Executive Leadership Team (the Committee) is chaired by the Secretary and\nmembers include all deputy secretaries.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Internal Audits completed in 2022–23 and endorsed by the department’s Audit and\nRisk Committee:\n> Rehabilitation Management System (endorsed 23 June 2023)\n> Single Records Management (endorsed 24 March 2023)\n> National Intermodal Corporation (NIC) governance oversight arrangements\n(endorsed 24 March 2023)\n> Regional Data Hub (endorsed 8 December 2022)\n> Conflict of Interest (endorsed 8 December 2022)\n> Cyber Security (endorsed 8 December 2022)\n> COVID-19 Rapid Reviews — Communications and the Arts (endorsed\n8 December 2022)\n> Securing Raw Materials Program (endorsed 8 December 2022)\n> Performance Reporting — 2021–22 Annual Performance Statements\n(endorsed 8 December 2022)\n> Major Procurements: value for money and delegations (endorsed 16 September 2022)\n> Australia Post Governance Oversight Arrangements (endorsed 16 September 2022)\n> Recalls Program (endorsed 16 September 2022)\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [pages 46,47,48,49]\nfor purpose for finalisation\n> Could have been improved in several areas\n2 Target Not Met Does not meet the relevant quality standards in material ways\n> Explains the basic issue but seriously lacking in several\nimportant areas\n> Creates risk of poor decision-making\n> Should not have been finalised/delivered\n> Needed substantial improvement in important areas\n1 Does not meet the relevant quality standards in fundamental ways\n> Lacks basic information and analysis\n> Creates serious risk of poor decision-making\n> Should not have been finalised/delivered\n> Needed fundamental rework\n0 Does not meet the relevant quality standard at all\n> Contains no basic information or analysis\n> Creates extreme risk of poor decision-making\n> Should not have been finalised/delivered\n> Needed complete overhaul\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n- Figure 3.1.1: Governance committee structure as at 30 June 2024\nAudit and Risk\nCommittee\nSecretary\nFinancial Statements\nSub Committee\nFirst Nations\nSteering Group\nExecutive Leadership Team\n(meeting weekly)\nDiversity and\nInclusion Committee\nDepartmental Capital\nInvestment Committee Enabling Priority and Delivery\nCommittee Committee\n(meeting biannually (meeting fortnightly) (meeting monthly)\nor as required)\nC I T n o e f m c o h P r m m n ro u o a p n l t o e i i g c o r a y t n y t a i a o n n n d d s P T ro ra C g n r o a s m f m o m r S m it t t a e e e t e i r o in n g Hea C W lt o h o m r a k m n p d i l t a t S e c a e e f ety V P a r r o i j o e B u c o a s t a n S P r d t r d e o s e g r r i a n m g\nCommittee\nDepartmental Other Program\nConsultative and Project Steering\nCommittee Committees\n1\nREIT\n2\nREIT\n3\nREIT\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n- [pages 137,138,139]\nmmittee structure as at 30 June 2024\nAudit and Risk\nCommittee\nSecretary\nFinancial Statements\nSub Committee\nFirst Nations\nSteering Group\nExecutive Leadership Team\n(meeting weekly)\nDiversity and\nInclusion Committee\nDepartmental Capital\nInvestment Committee Enabling Priority and Delivery\nCommittee Committee\n(meeting biannually (meeting fortnightly) (meeting monthly)\nor as required)\nC I T n o e f m c o h P r m m n ro u o a p n l t o e i i g c o r a y t n y t a i a o n n n d d s P T ro ra C g n r o a s m f m o m r S m it t t a e e e t e i r o in n g Hea C W lt o h o m r a k m n p d i l t a t S e c a e e f ety V P a r r o i j o e B u c o a s t a n S P r d t r d e o s e g r r i a n m g\nCommittee\nDepartmental Other Program\nConsultative and Project Steering\nCommittee Committees\n1\nREIT\n2\nREIT\n3\nREIT\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n- Internal audits completed and endorsed by the Audit and Risk Committee in 2023–24:\n> Work, Health and Safety within Territories (September 2023)\n> Effectiveness of Payroll Controls (September 2023)\n> Administration of the National Partnership Agreement (September 2023)\n> Project Management Office IT Project Delivery (September 2023)\n> Probity in Practice (December 2023)\n> Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Service Management\n(December 2023)\n> Northern Australian Investments and Projects Branch Governance and Oversight\nArrangements of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (December 2023).\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n- [Page 151]\n149\n/\nPart\n3\nManagement\nand\nAccountability\nGovernance committees\nFigure 3.1.1: Governance committee structure as at 30 June 2025\nAudit and Risk\nCommittee\nSecretary\nFin ancial Statements\nSubcommittee\nFirst Nations\nSteering Committee\nExecutive Leadership Team\n(meeting weekly)\nDiversity and\nInclusion Committee\nOperations Committee\n(meeting fortnightly)\nInformation and Various Program\nCommunications Transformatio n Workplace and\nPr T o e p c e h rt n y o C lo o g m y m an it d tee Pro C gr o a m m m S it t t e e e e ring Hea C lt o h m a m nd it t S e a e fety Proje B c o t a S r t d e s ering\nDepartmental Other Program\nConsultative and Project Steering\nCommittee Committees\n1\nREIT\n2\nREIT\n3 REIT\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 153]\n151\n/\nPart\n3\nManagement\nand\nAccountability\nTable 3.1.1 Members of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Department of Infrastructure,\nTransport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts\nNumber of\nmeetings Total annual\nMember name Qualifications, knowledge, attended/ remuneration\nand role(s) skills or experience total meetingsa (GST inc.)\nMr Ian McPhee Mr McPhee was Auditor-General ARC 6/6 $57,500\nAO PSM for Australia from 2005 to 2015 FSSC 3/5\nARC Chair and former Deputy Secretary\nof the Financial Management\nFSSC Member\nGroup at the Department of\nFinance.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 154]\n152\n52–4202\ntropeR\nlaunnA\nASCDRTID\nNumber of\nmeetings Total annual\nMember name Qualifications, knowledge, attended/ remuneration\nand role(s) skills or experience total meetingsa (GST inc.)\nMs Karen Ms Williams is an experienced ARC 2/3 $10,500\nWilliams audit and risk committee member\nARC Member and has held senior executive\npositions across various areas,\n(Commenced\nincluding financial, human services\nJanuary 2025)\nand governance environments in\nthe public sector.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 3]\n02 03 04\nOur Governance, Our organisational\nperformance integrity and risk culture and capability\n17 75 87\n18 Transport connectivity 76 Governance 90 Our people\n37 Regional development, 77 Integrity 90 Our values\nnorthern Australia and\ncities 77 Fraud Control Plan 91 APS values\n47 Territories 78 Risk oversight and 92 People capability\nmanagement\n52 Communications 94 Diversity and inclusion\nconnectivity 84 Planning and\nreporting framework 96 Policy and program\n62 Creativity and culture capability\n96 Regulatory performance\n97 Financial management\n98 ICT capability\n101 Data capability\n102 Compliance with Public\nGovernance, Performance\nand Accountability Rule 2014\n  Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Our Department\nSecretary’s introduction\nOur operating environment\nDelivering against outcomes and measuring performance\nOur performance\nTransport connectivity\nRegional development, northern Australia and cities\nTerritories\nCommunications connectivity\nCreativity and culture\nGovernance, integrity and risk\nGovernance\nIntegrity\nFraud Control Plan\nRisk oversight and management\nPlanning and reporting framework\nOur organisational culture and capability\nOur people\nOur values\nAPS values\nPeople capability\nDiversity and inclusion\nPolicy and program capability\nRegulatory performance\nFinancial management\nICT capability\nData capability\nCompliance with Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014\nPrevious Corporate Plan\nOur Department\nSecretary’s introduction\nJim Betts\nSecretary\nDepartment of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts\n  Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://infrastructure.gov.au/department/about/corporate-plan.aspx)`\n- [Page 156]\n154\n52–4202\ntropeR\nlaunnA\nASCDRTID\nOur values, integrity and ethical behaviour\nAll of our people are required to uphold the Australian Public Service (APS) Values,\nEmployment Principles and Code of Conduct in all we do.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Together we\nidentified 5 values that encapsulate the behaviours and professional capabilities\nneeded for our success:\n> Collaborative – we work together and with others across the system, to achieve\nour objectives and deliver for the Australian community\n> Respectful – we create diverse teams and a respectful and inclusive culture\nthat supports high performance, innovation and the wellbeing of all people\nacross the department\n> Informed – we have the expertise, knowledge and skills that we need to succeed,\nand we have good communication practices\n> Adaptive – we are constantly learning and adapting to improve what we do and\nwe have corporate systems in place to support staff in a rapidly changing world\n> Accountable – we are rewarded and trusted to deliver, we are held accountable\nfor the results and delivering with integrity, and we celebrate our success.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 59]\n47\n/\nPart\n3\nManagement\nand\naccountability\nInformed — we have Adaptive — we are Accountable — we are\nthe expertise, knowledge constantly learning and rewarded and trusted\nand skills that we need adapting to improve to deliver, we are held\nto succeed, and we have what we do and we have accountable for the\ngood communication corporate systems in results and delivering with\npractices place to support staff in a integrity, and we celebrate\nrapidly changing world our success\nWe have embedded the Values through a number of initiatives in the 18 months since\nthey were launched.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Our 5 values encapsulate the behaviours and professional capabilities needed\nfor our success:\nCollaborative — we work Informed — we have Respectful — we create diverse\ntogether and with others the expertise, knowledge teams and a respectful and\nacross the system, to achieve and skills that we need to inclusive culture that supports\nour objectives and deliver for succeed, and we have good high performance, innovation\nthe Australian community communication practices and the wellbeing of all people\nacross the department\nAdaptive — we are constantly Accountable — we are rewarded\nlearning and adapting to improve and trusted to deliver, we are held\nwhat we do and we have corporate accountable for the results and\nsystems in place to support staff in a delivering with integrity, and we\nrapidly changing world celebrate our success\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n- The 5 themes correlated to the expected outcomes mapped against the desired future state:\n> We operate as one enterprise that is greater than the sum of its parts, guided by\na strong purpose, a positive culture, high standards of integrity and appropriate\nresourcing.\n> Our corporate and enabling functions provide a strong centre, that deliver efficient and\neffective services that strengthen our accountability, governance and decision making,\nand strategic workforce planning.\n> Staff have access to modern digital and data systems and tools, and there is an\nincrease in digital and data literacy through training, communication, and sharing of\ninsights and best practice across government and industry.\n> Collaboration is an expected, valued and celebrated behaviour across all levels.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf)`\n- Together as a department we have identified 5 values that encapsulate the behaviours and professional capabilities needed for our success:\nCollaborative\n— we work together and with others across the system, to achieve our objectives and deliver for the Australian community\nRespectful\n— we create diverse teams and a respectful and inclusive culture that supports high performance, innovation and the wellbeing of all people across the department\nInformed\n— we have the expertise, knowledge and skills that we need to succeed, and we have good communication practices\nAdaptive\n— we are constantly learning and adapting to improve what we do and we have corporate systems in place to support staff in a rapidly changing world\nAccountable\n— we are rewarded and trusted to deliver, we are held accountable for the results and delivering with integrity, and we celebrate our success.\n  Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://infrastructure.gov.au/department/about/corporate-plan.aspx)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\nGlobal source texts are available for later idea synthesis:\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf` - annual-reports - https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdc-annual-report-2021-22.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf` - annual-reports - https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdca-annual-report-2022-23.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2023.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/brisbane-airport-community-airspace-advisory-board-annual-report-2023-january-to-december-2023.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` - annual-reports - https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-24-annual-report-for-the-australian-government-department-of-infrastructure-transport-regional-development-communications-and-arts.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/ditrdcsa-annualreport-2024-25.pdf\n- `strategies/0.3.1-NASF-Principles.pdf` - strategies - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/0.3.1-NASF-Principles.pdf\n- `strategies/sadm-compliance-and-enforcement-strategy.pdf` - strategies - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/sadm-compliance-and-enforcement-strategy.pdf\n- `strategies/transport-standards-compliance-reporting-framework.pdf` - strategies - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/transport-standards-compliance-reporting-framework.pdf\n- `strategies/National-Road-Safety-Strategy-2021-30.pdf` - strategies - https://www.roadsafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/National-Road-Safety-Strategy-2021-30.pdf\n- `strategies/national-freight-data-hub-factsheet-202306.pdf` - strategies - https://datahub.freightaustralia.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-freight-data-hub-factsheet-202306.pdf\n- `strategies/flying-considerately-consultation-paper-aviation-white-paper-initiative-34-febru.pdf` - strategies - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/flying-considerately-consultation-paper-aviation-white-paper-initiative-34-february-2026.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/about-us\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-legislation-regulation-policy/airspace-risk-management-policy\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - https://infrastructure.gov.au/department/annual_report/index.aspx\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - https://infrastructure.gov.au/department/about/corporate-plan.aspx\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/about-us/corporate-reporting/corporate-plan/2022-23-corporate-plan\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au\n- `pages/inquiries-index.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/freight-supply-chains/inquiry-national-freight-and-supply-chain-priorities\n- `pages/leadership.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions/regional-australia/regional-renewables-community-showcase/australian-rural-leadership-foundation\n- `pages/media-releases-index.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/vehicles/vehicle-portals/rover-releases\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/airports/ministerial-decisions\n- `pages/ministers.html` - pages - https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/vehicles/rvs/news\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions/cities/urban-policy-forum-progressing-australian-governments-urban-policy-agenda\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/vehicles/aviation/publications\n- `pages/reforms-index.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-accessibility/reform-disability-standards-accessible-public-transport-2002-transport-standards\n- `pages/reviews-index.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/maritime/independent-review-domestic-commercial-vessel-safety-legislation-and-costs-and-charging-arrangements\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-white-paper\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-white-paper\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-white-paper/aviation-white-paper-how-be-involved\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-white-paper/aviation-white-paper-terms-reference-submissions\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-white-paper/terms-of-reference\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-green-paper\n- `pages/strategies-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-safety/aviation-environmental-issues/national-airports-safeguarding-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-safety/aviation-environmental-issues/national-airports-safeguarding-framework/national-airports-safeguarding-advisory-group-nasag-meeting-outcomes\n- `pages/strategies-index__08.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-safety/aviation-environmental-issues/national-airports-safeguarding-framework/national-airports-safeguarding-framework-factsheet\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-safety/aviation-environmental-issues/national-airports-safeguarding-framework/national-airports-safeguarding-framework-principles-and-guidelines\n- `pages/strategies-index__10.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-safety/aviation-environmental-issues/national-airports-safeguarding-framework/review-national-airports-safeguarding-framework-implementation\n- `pages/strategies-index__11.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-safety/aviation-environmental-issues/national-airports-safeguarding-framework/review-national-airports-safeguarding-framework-implementation-submissions\n- `pages/strategies-index__12.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/maritime/maritime-strategic-fleet\n- `pages/strategies-index__13.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/maritime/maritime-strategic-fleet/implementation-strategic-fleet\n- `pages/strategies-index__14.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/maritime/maritime-strategic-fleet/implementation-strategic-fleet/independent-reviews-shipping-registration-act-1981-and-coastal-trading-revitalising-australian\n- `pages/strategies-index__15.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/maritime/maritime-strategic-fleet/maritime-strategic-fleet-taskforce\n- `pages/strategies-index__16.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/maritime/maritime-strategic-fleet/maritime-strategic-fleet-taskforce/taskforce-members\n- `pages/strategies-index__17.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/maritime/maritime-strategic-fleet/maritime-strategic-fleet-taskforce/terms-reference\n- `pages/strategies-index__18.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/towards-net-zero-transport-and-infrastructure\n- `pages/strategies-index__19.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/net-zero/working-states-and-territories-decarbonise-infrastructure-and-transport\n- `pages/strategies-index__20.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy\n- `pages/strategies-index__21.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/australian-transport-safety-and-investigation-bodies-financial-sustainability-review\n- `pages/strategies-index__22.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/freight-supply-chains\n- `pages/strategies-index__23.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/freight-supply-chains/inquiry-national-freight-and-supply-chain-priorities\n- `pages/strategies-index__24.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/freight-supply-chains/inquiry-national-freight-and-supply-chain-priorities/expert-panel-members-national-freight-and-supply-chain-inquiry\n- `pages/strategies-index__25.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/freight-supply-chains/inquiry-national-freight-and-supply-chain-priorities/inquiry-national-freight-and-supply-chain-priorities-submissions\n- `pages/strategies-index__26.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/freight-supply-chains/inquiry-national-freight-and-supply-chain-priorities/research-papers-inquiry-national-freight-and-supply-chain-priorities\n- `pages/strategies-index__27.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/freight-supply-chains/inquiry-national-freight-and-supply-chain-priorities/supporting-papers-inquiry-national-freight-and-supply-chain-priorities\n- `pages/strategies-index__28.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/freight-supply-chains/national-freight-supply-chain-strategy\n- `pages/strategies-index__29.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/transport-strategy-policy/freight-supply-chains/national-freight-data-hub\n- `pages/structure.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-legislation-regulation-policy/family-assistance-code/coordination-agencies\n- `pages/taskforces-index.html` - pages - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/airports/brisbane-airport-community-airspace-advisory-board\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `other-pdfs/tor-brisbane-airport-community-airspace-advisory-board.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/tor-brisbane-airport-community-airspace-advisory-board.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/nlttap_annual_progress_review_report_2021.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/nlttap_annual_progress_review_report_2021.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/wsa-plan-2021.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.westernsydneyairport.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/wsa-plan-2021.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/signed-letter-to-minister-king-from-chair-aab-sodprops-advice.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/signed-letter-to-minister-king-from-chair-aab-sodprops-advice.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No major source gaps detected by the deterministic checks.",
  "legislation_md": "# Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts — Legislation Administered\n\n**Generated**: 2026-05-13T03:12:31+00:00\n**Source**: LLM extraction (nova-micro) from latest annual report and corporate plan\n**Tokens**: 26,829 in / 1,280 out  ·  cost: $0.00112\n\n> Acts and instruments this entity administers or has primary responsibility for.\n> Excludes generic gov-wide compliance Acts (PGPA, Public Service Act, FOI, Privacy, etc.).\n\n**Source documents fed to the model**:\n- Annual report: `annual-reports\\2024-25.txt`\n- Corporate plan: `corporate-plans\\2022-23.txt`\n\n## 13 laws administered\n\n| Title | Year | Type | What this entity does under it |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| [Infrastructure Investment Program](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Infrastructure%20Investment%20Program) | 2022 | Act | The department administers the Infrastructure Investment Program, which involves planning and funding nationally significant transport infrastructure projects. |\n| [New Vehicle Efficiency Standard](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=New%20Vehicle%20Efficiency%20Standard) | 2022 | Act | The department administers the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, which sets efficiency standards for road vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |\n| [Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Telecommunications%20%28Consumer%20Protection%20and%20Service%20Standards%29%20Act%201999) | 1999 | Act | The department administers regulations under this Act to ensure reliable provision of emergency services and network operators' accountability. |\n| [Aviation Legislation](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Aviation%20Legislation) | Various | Act | The department administers various aviation laws, including environmental authorisations and aircraft noise levy collection. |\n| [National Land Transport Act 2014](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National%20Land%20Transport%20Act%202014) | 2014 | Act | The department administers this Act, focusing on the maintenance and improvement of transport infrastructure. |\n| [Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Protection%20of%20Movable%20Cultural%20Heritage%20Act%201986) | 1986 | Act | The department administers this Act to protect and facilitate the repatriation of cultural heritage items. |\n| [National Sports Tribunal Act 1997](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National%20Sports%20Tribunal%20Act%201997) | 1997 | Act | The department administers this Act, which establishes the National Sports Tribunal to resolve disputes in the sports sector. |\n| [Digital Technologies and Communication Services Program](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Digital%20Technologies%20and%20Communication%20Services%20Program) | 2022 | Program | The department administers this program to enhance digital connectivity and communication services across Australia. |\n| [Regional Development Program](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Regional%20Development%20Program) | 2022 | Program | The department administers this program to improve living standards and economic growth in cities and regions, including northern Australia. |\n| [Territories Services Program](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Territories%20Services%20Program) | 2022 | Program | The department administers this program to provide services and support to Australia’s territories. |\n| [Arts and Cultural Development Program](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Arts%20and%20Cultural%20Development%20Program) | 2022 | Program | The department administers this program to support and promote Australia’s creative and cultural industries. |\n| [Communications Services Program](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Communications%20Services%20Program) | 2022 | Program | The department administers this program to ensure effective, safe, and accessible communications services across Australia. |\n| [Transport Connectivity Program](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Transport%20Connectivity%20Program) | 2022 | Program | The department administers this program to develop an efficient, sustainable, and competitive transport system. |",
  "global_initiatives_md": "# Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts — Global Initiatives Catalogue\n\n## Focus areas\n- Infrastructure Investment Program\n- Transport Safety\n- Supply Chain Resilience\n- Regional Development\n\n## Infrastructure Investment Program\n\n### Infrastructure Australia\n**Jurisdiction**: Australia\n**Run by**: Infrastructure Australia\n**Year**: 2008\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: Infrastructure Australia provides independent advice to the Australian Government on national infrastructure priorities and assesses the adequacy of infrastructure investment. It also facilitates the coordination of infrastructure planning and investment across jurisdictions.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: This initiative provides a framework for national infrastructure planning and investment coordination, which could help streamline Australia’s own Infrastructure Investment Program.\n**Find more**: [Infrastructure Australia](https://www.google.com/search?q=Infrastructure+Australia)\n\n### TIGER Program\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: Department of Transportation\n**Year**: 2010\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program provides grants to states and communities to fund transportation projects that generate economic recovery and job creation. It focuses on high-impact projects that stimulate economic growth.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The TIGER program’s focus on economic recovery through infrastructure investment could provide insights for Australia’s Infrastructure Investment Program to boost regional economies.\n**Find more**: [TIGER Program](https://www.google.com/search?q=TIGER+Program)\n\n### UK Infrastructure Bank\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: UK Government\n**Year**: 2020\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The UK Infrastructure Bank aims to invest in large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK, providing long-term funding to support major transport, energy, and environmental projects. It seeks to leverage private investment alongside public funds.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The UK Infrastructure Bank’s model of leveraging private investment could inspire Australia’s approach to funding large-scale infrastructure projects.\n**Find more**: [UK Infrastructure Bank](https://www.google.com/search?q=UK+Infrastructure+Bank)\n\n## Transport Safety\n\n### National Road Safety Strategy (2021–2030)\n**Jurisdiction**: European Union\n**Run by**: European Commission\n**Year**: 2021\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The European Union’s National Road Safety Strategy aims to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries across member states through coordinated policies, infrastructure improvements, and public awareness campaigns.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The EU’s comprehensive approach to road safety could provide valuable lessons for Australia’s road safety initiatives.\n**Find more**: [EU National Road Safety Strategy](https://www.google.com/search?q=EU+National+Road+Safety+Strategy)\n\n### Safe System Approach\n**Jurisdiction**: Sweden\n**Run by**: Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute\n**Year**: 1997\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The Safe System Approach is a holistic framework for reducing road crashes by focusing on road design, vehicle safety, driver behavior, and post-crash care. It aims to make all road users safe by eliminating or reducing the severity of crashes.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The Safe System Approach’s comprehensive framework could enhance Australia’s road safety efforts by integrating multiple safety measures.\n**Find more**: [Safe System Approach](https://www.google.com/search?q=Safe+System+Approach)\n\n## Supply Chain Resilience\n\n### Global Supply Chain Resilience Program\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: Department of Transportation\n**Year**: 2020\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The Global Supply Chain Resilience Program aims to enhance the resilience of global supply chains through infrastructure investments, policy reforms, and technology adoption to mitigate disruptions.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: This program’s focus on supply chain resilience could provide insights for Australia’s efforts to safeguard its supply chains.\n**Find more**: [Global Supply Chain Resilience Program](https://www.google.com/search?q=Global+Supply+Chain+Resilience+Program)\n\n### Supply Chain Security Program\n**Jurisdiction**: Canada\n**Run by**: Public Safety Canada\n**Year**: 2018\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The Supply Chain Security Program focuses on securing critical supply chains through risk assessments, infrastructure improvements, and public-private partnerships to ensure the resilience of essential services.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Canada’s program’s emphasis on securing supply chains could inform Australia’s strategies to enhance supply chain resilience.\n**Find more**: [Supply Chain Security Program](https://www.google.com/search?q=Supply+Chain+Security+Program)\n\n## Regional Development\n\n### Regional Development Agency\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: UK Government\n**Year**: 2021\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The UK’s Regional Development Agency aims to drive economic growth in regions outside London and the South East through infrastructure investment, business support, and community development initiatives.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The UK’s approach to regional development could provide insights for Australia’s regional development strategies to boost economic growth in regional areas.\n**Find more**: [UK Regional Development Agency](https://www.google.com/search?q=UK+Regional+Development+Agency)\n\n### Regional Development Initiative\n**Jurisdiction**: New Zealand\n**Run by**: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment\n**Year**: 2017\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: New Zealand’s Regional Development Initiative focuses on supporting regional economies through infrastructure projects, business support, and innovation to enhance regional competitiveness and connectivity.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: New Zealand’s regional development initiatives could offer valuable strategies for Australia to support regional economic growth.\n**Find more**: [NZ Regional Development Initiative](https://www.google.com/search?q=NZ+Regional+Development+Initiative)\n\n*Note: These are LLM-knowledge claims, not scraped sources — verify before citing publicly.*",
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