Inquiry into procurement practices for government-funded infrastructure | Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport, and Cities

ACCI welcomes the opportunity to comment on the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities inquiry into procurement practices for government-funded infrastructure. With the accumulation of large amounts of public debt by the Commonwealth and state and territory governments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become more important than ever that decision-making for public investment is independent, market-focused, evidence-based and well-targeted at priority projects. It is equally important that procurement policies for government-funded infrastructure projects are designed in a way that delivers value-for-money, innovation and is inclusive and productivity driven.