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2024 Infrastructure Conference

At CEDA’s 2024 Infrastructure Conference, policymakers including the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Catherine King, and leaders from the industry addressed the CEDA audience about upcoming federal and state priorities, bottlenecks, and opportunities. 

Outlining the major projects underway and her priorities for the future, the Hon. Catherine King highlighted the crucial nexus between infrastructure and productivity, and how it relates to long-term goals such as the net-zero transition. The conversations also focused on the need for more meaningful engagement with diverse stakeholders, specifically First Nations people, on upcoming energy projects. Regional mobility and the need for better public transport systems were other themes discussed, positioning the importance of these interdependent factors for a country with a growing population. 

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  • A view from the opposition with Senator Bridget McKenzie | CEDA Infrastructure Conference 2024
    What are the federal opposition’s priorities on infrastructure? Hear from Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie.
  • Australia’s infrastructure outlook: pathways and strategy | CEDA Infrastructure Conference 2024
    "There is absolutely a requirement on government to take some bold decisions." This panel provided an industry outlook for the infrastructure sector in 2024, discussing topics including the role of government and key findings and recommendations of recent reviews. Hear from: - Annabel Crookes, Director, Legal, Risk & Delivery, Laing O'Rourke Australia and President, Australian Constructors Association - Clare Gardiner-Barnes, Panel Member, Infrastructure Investment Program Review - Said Hirsh, Head of Strategy, Planning and Innovation, Infrastructure NSW - Gabrielle Trainor AO, Chair, Infrastructure Australia
  • Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Infrastructure Program | CEDA Infrastructure Conference 2024
    “Those investments at that time, absolutely have long-running benefits to the community...[the Brisbane Olympics] will build community assets in time for the games but not necessarily just for the games.”

    Executive Director of the Olympic and Paralympic Infrastructure Office, Damon Hall, gave an update on the independent sport venue review and long-term benefits that the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games infrastructure will provide.
  • Collaboration for better outcomes | CEDA Infrastructure Conference 2024
    Get a summary of key takeaways from the conference on how industry and government can work together to achieve better outcomes.

    Hear from: - Clare Gardiner-Barnes, Panel Member, Infrastructure Investment Program Review, CGB Consulting Pty Ltd - Malcolm Smith, Cities – Australasia Leader, Arup - Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
  • Federal government priorities with the Hon. Catherine King | CEDA Infrastructure Conference 2024
    “How are we actually ensuring that we are investing in productivity-building infrastructure? How are we making sure that our infrastructure investment actually also meets our needs in relation to decarbonisation?”

    Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Catherine King, addressing her priorities and opportunities for infrastructure in 2024.
  • Infrastructure in regional and remote areas | CEDA Infrastructure Conference 2024
    With infrastructure projects crucial in fostering community engagement and future proofing regional areas, hear what this panel of experts shared at our Infrastructure Conference on this topic.

    Hear from: - Erin Coldham, Chief Development Officer, Star of the South - Paul Dobing, Chief Executive Officer, Developing East Arnhem Limited - Steven Harding, B.Eng (Civil & Computing), MBA, Adv Grad Dip Legal Studies, GAICD, Chief Executive Officer, Shire of East Pilbara - Liz Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer, Regional Australia Institute - Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
  • NSW infrastructure outlook with the Hon. Jenny Aitchison | CEDA Infrastructure Conference 2024
    Hear about the NSW government’s infrastructure agenda after NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, the Hon. Jenny Aitchison's first year in office.
  • Transforming our cities | CEDA Infrastructure Conference 2024
    Discussing Australia's unique opportunity to leverage the lessons of the pandemic and build resilient, inclusive and sustainable cities for the future.

    Hear from: - Monica Barone, Chief Executive Officer, City of Sydney - Adrian Collette AM, Chief Executive Officer, Creative Australia - Eliza Owen, Head of Research, CoreLogic - Malcolm Smith, Cities – Australasia Leader, Arup

  • CEDA CEO, Melinda Cilento and NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, the Hon. Jenny Aitchison.

  • Infrastructure NSW Head of Strategy, Planning and Innovation, Said Hirsh.

  • Infrastructure Australia, Chair, Gabrielle Trainor AO.

  • Regional Australia Institute Chief Executive Officer, Liz Ritchie. x

  • Star of the South Chief Development Officer, Erin Coldham.

  • The APP Group Chief Executive, Transport, David Simpson.

  • Engineers Australia Chief Executive Officer, Romilly Madew AO.

  • Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Catherine King.

  • Systra ANZ, Executive General Manager, Transport Consulting, Caroline McGeechen; Melbourne Airport, Executive General Manager of Strategy, Planning and Community, Justin Portelli and IFM Investors, Executive Director, Aleatica, Aaron McGovern.

  • Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Catherine King.

  • City of Sydney Chief Executive Officer, Monica Barone.

  • Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie.

  • Arup Australasian Cities Leader, Malcolm Smith.

  • CoreLogic Head of Research, Eliza Owen.

  • Creative Australia Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Collette AM.

  • CGB Consulting Pty Ltd Panel Member, Infrastructure Investment Program Review, Clare Gardiner-Barnes.

  • CEDA Chairman, Diane Smith-Gander AO.

  • Australian Constructors Association President and Laing ORourke Australia Director, Annabel Crookes.

  • Infrastructure Australia, Chair, Gabrielle Trainor AO.

  • CEDA CEO, Melinda Cilento and NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, the Hon. Jenny Aitchison.

  • CEDA Associate Director Content Programming, Joanne O'Callaghan and NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, the Hon. Jenny Aitchison.