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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.

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Commissioner Dr. Gillian Miles AM 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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