Labor to bury Infrastructure Victoria
Victoria's Labor Government plans to scrap Infrastructure Victoria, the independent body that advises the state on infrastructure planning and priorities.
What does scrapping Infrastructure Victoria mean for builders and contractors in VIC?
Builders and civil contractors in Victoria may lose a key independent voice on infrastructure projects, potentially affecting future pipeline visibility and project planning.
Key takeaways
- Victoria's Labor Government is moving to shut down Infrastructure Victoria, the state's independent infrastructure advi…
- The scrapping removes an independent check on how the government prioritises and plans major infrastructure spending.
- Builders and contractors who rely on infrastructure pipeline forecasts may face less transparency in project planning.
- No replacement body or alternative advisory structure has been mentioned in the announcement.
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