Senate debates

Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Committees

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference

4:02 pm

Photo of Murray WattMurray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia) | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 30 September 2020:

The management of the Inland Rail project by the Australian Rail Track Corporation and the Commonwealth Government, with particular reference to:

(a) financial arrangements of the project;

(b) route planning and selection processes;

(c) connections with other freight infrastructure, including ports and intermodal hubs;

(d) engagement on route alignment, procurement and employment;

(e) urban and regional economic development opportunities;

(f) collaboration between governments;

(g) interaction with National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy; and

(h) any other related matters.

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