MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - $5 SPECIAL
Infrastructure
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Government no longer invests in infrastructure, and does not adequately maintain the infrastructure that we have.
Government spending needs to be re-directed towards future infrastructure, and towards properly maintaining current infrastructure (including roads, bridges and waterways).
100% of revenues from fuel excise duty, road user charges, vehicle licensing (and the like) should be spent on roading infrastructure.
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Critical transport infrastructure (especially roads, bridges and ferries) needs to be reviewed for resilience (including in the face of natural disasters).
Large Infrastructure Projects
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Too much government spending is tied up in large projects with costs and timelines that spiral out of control. This does not need to be the case. Lessons and management skills should be sought from overseas projects which have been completed on time and within budget.
Some large projects become political "footballs" which are supported by one side, and opposed by the other. Cross-party agreement is much better.
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We support every current and planned major project being scrutinised for viability. Those that are continued should enjoy cross-party support, and be managed in a way that ensures they are completed on time and within budget.
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