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Your guide to the structures, organisations and key people in the Australian Government

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport & Arts
Infrastructure Australia (IA) is the Australian Government’s independent adviser on nationally significant infrastructure investment planning and project prioritisation. IA’s main functions are to: • conduct audits to determine the adequacy, capacity and condition of nationally significant infrastructure • conduct or endorse evaluations of infrastructure proposals • develop Infrastructure Priority Lists and Infrastructure Plans • provide advice on infrastructure matters In accordance with amendments to the Infrastructure Australia Act 2008 that came into effect on 1 September 2014 and on 15 April 2024, IA is a statutory agency administered by 3 commissioners who are responsible for deciding the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by IA, and for ensuring the proper, efficient and effective performance of IA’s functions.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Infrastructure Australia Act 2008, part 2A

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    3

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    Level 28, 252 Pitt Street
    Sydney NSW 2000
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Commissioner Dr. Gillian Miles 8 October 2024 7 October 2029
Commissioner Ms. Clare Gardiner-Barnes 15 July 2024 14 July 2029
Chief Commissioner Mr. Tim Reardon 1 October 2024 30 September 2029
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