Budget's 'good debt' conversion underpins $70b-plus infrastructure program: experts respond
- Written by Phillip O'Neill, Director, Centre for Western Sydney, Western Sydney University
The government is committing to more than A$70 billion in new infrastructure spending to 2020-21. This includes up to A$5.3 billion for the Western Sydney Airport, and A$8.4 billion towards the Melbourne to Brisbane inland rail link. Another A$500 million will be put towards passenger rail in regional Victoria, A$844 million for upgrades to the...