Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Lazarus for the question. I am going to dispute and disagree with what you have said, because in relation to this government's infrastructure spend I am very, very proud to be part of a government that has made the largest investment in infrastructure that this country has ever seen. Senator Lazarus, this government has made an investment of $50 billion in infrastructure. And certainly, as part of that investment, local and regional communities continue to benefit from this government, which is delivering more funding into communities.

But you raise a particular—your home state of Queensland. In relation to Queensland, this government is funding a number of projects, including—to take you through—the Bruce Highway. We have a range of projects and programs of work on the Bruce Highway to provide a safer, more reliable and efficient highway. Like you, if I were a senator from Queensland, I would be concerned in relation to the Bruce Highway. Can I also advise you of the investment that we have made in the Cape York Region Package. This is a package of road and community infrastructure projects, which includes upgrading and weather-proofing of the Peninsula Developmental Road.

We are also—to take you briefly through the list—investing in the Dalrymple Road. We are investing in the Gateway Motorway North. We are investing in the Kin Kora roundabout. We are investing in the Moreton Bay Rail Link. We are investing in the D'Aguilar Highway. So, Senator Lazarus, I dispute what you are saying. This government are making a record investment in infrastructure. Certainly, as part of that investment, we are delivering for the people of Queensland.