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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...

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