An independent review has been ordered by the new government over concerns the agency, which vets and ranks major projects, has become overly partisan. | By rachelclun and swrighteconomy auspol
Several Infrastructure Australia board members have agreed to step down ahead of an independent review ordered by the new federal government over concerns the agency has become overly partisan and lost direction.
The terms of reference of the three-month review make clear the government wants to target the agency’s board, including its members and their experience. “I thank the board members, some of whom have agreed to step down, for their understanding and contribution as the government reviews and refreshes Infrastructure Australia,” she said.by the independent Grattan Institute into government board appointments found at least two members of the Infrastructure Australia board had links to the Coalition. There were none with links to Labor.
Announcing the review this week, King said it would examine the organisation’s role as an independent adviser on nationally significant projects.
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