Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Rennick for the question. We certainly believe the Commonwealth has a role in nation-building infrastructure. That's why we have a very significant infrastructure program that Minister King is rolling out, and we do have a role to play in water security, in national highways and in other important projects. We believe the way that they are being funded right now is appropriate. It's funded through the budget. There's always more demand than we can meet through that, but we wouldn't be looking to establish a fund such as the one Senator Rennick outlines.