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Banking & Finance | Infrastructure
Meeting infrastructure demand – who will pay and how?
The private sector has a big part to play in helping Australia catch up with infrastructure demand, says Michael McCormack; who presented at the AFR National Infrastructure Summit last week. In association with Deloitte, the Summit challenged state leaders on their varying approaches to paying for infrastructure; and explored the latest funding and delivery models…
12 Jun 2018, by Amy SarcevicMining & Resources
Australian coal prices reach six year high
Increased demand for electricity in China has prompted thermal coal prices to reach a six year high in recent days - almost double the lowest commodity rate of 2016. Meanwhile, the New South Wales government is forecasting $1.8 billion in mining revenue for the 2018 financial year (more than 90 per cent of which will…
8 Jun 2018, by Amy SarcevicInfrastructure | Technology | Transport & Logistics
Urban rail and smart cities of the future
In recent years, 'smart cities' have created a lot of industry buzz, conjuring up images of flying cars, talking fridges and robot uprisings. But the question remains whether our growing obsession with technology is useful to the development of our cities and, in particular, what it means for the future of Australia’s transport networks. Ahead…
7 Jun 2018, by Amy SarcevicEducation | Infrastructure | Planning & Design
Raising funds for new campus buildings – implications for the masterplan
Using philanthropic investment to finance all or part of a new campus building is an approach that has long been used in the USA, the UK, and in Australian private schools. With the recent government freeze on commonwealth supported places (CSP), campus buildings are expected to appear more often on the fundraising agenda of Australian…
6 Jun 2018, by Amy SarcevicInfrastructure
Do market-led proposals have their place?
Aneetha de Silva, Managing Director - Government, Aurecon "A genuine role exists for market-led proposals to fill infrastructure and service gaps within Australia and with the right approach, they can be a disruptor for good. The Australian infrastructure sector is a mature and increasingly networked one. Many key assets are owned or operated by private…
5 Jun 2018, by Amy SarcevicInfrastructure
Building the infrastructure workforce of tomorrow, today
William Cox, Managing Director - Australia & New Zealand, Aurecon "Responding to global mega-trends like climate, energy, water, food, transportation and security is about finding solutions to large-scale challenges. For today’s workforce and the talent we will need in the future, that’s not just about building more infrastructure, but increasingly about the creation and use…
4 Jun 2018, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
How regulation changes in cosmetic medicine impact the industry
Cosmetic regulatory changes mean more streamlining and less inexperience. So, how will this impact your cosmetic business? The cosmetic industry is booming. As quick as cosmetic fads come and go these days procedures evolve just as readily to keep up. Non-surgical procedures are more popular than ever; the likes of laser hair removal, injectables,…
2 Jun 2018, by Informa InsightsLegal | Planning & Design
Inclusive egress – making buildings safer and more accessible
Seven years ago, new legislation was passed in Australia to make all public buildings fully accessible for people with disability. While the legislation was deemed a giant leap forward in terms of disabled rights, what it didn’t consider was how to safely evacuate people with disability from those very same buildings, in the event of…
1 Jun 2018, by Amy SarcevicInfrastructure
Paper: Is a lack of Infrastructure Investment a form of Intergenerational Theft?
This issues paper started with a provocation, asking whether because of a failure to invest in the future, we engaging in intergenerational theft? After the provocation it has sought to lay out that challenge and consider some possible solutions. The solutions identified are by no means conclusive and some sharper minds might consider other risk…
1 Jun 2018, by Informa InsightsBanking & Finance | Infrastructure
Collaborative funding to deliver large scale infrastructure projects
Australia’s population is set to exceed 25 million; and this unprecedented increase demands equivalent growth in infrastructure. But who should pay; and how? With large scale infrastructure projects now scaling tens of billions of dollars, funding and financing these projects presents an increasing challenge. On the private side, many banks have restricted the value of…
30 May 2018, by Amy SarcevicInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
