asked the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 1 October 2014:

In respect of his media release dated 10 September 2014 regarding Western Australian infrastructure investment, quoting a figure of 11.7 per cent for Western Australia's share of federal infrastructure spending, (a) how was this figure calculated, (b) what sources were used to calculate this figure, and (c) for which period will this figure apply.

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

Information regarding the Australian Government's record infrastructure investment programme can be found on the Department's website.