VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY REFORMS An Nguyen | Executive Director and Head of Partnerships Victoria – Infrastructure Delivery Group, Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance
Recognising the vital role infrastructure will play in driving Victoria’s economic recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) is undertaking a comprehensive infrastructure policy reform agenda to enhance the planning, procurement and delivery of the Victorian Government’s significant infrastructure program.
The joint review aligns with Victoria’s coronavirus pandemic response by reforming procurement processes and contracting models to deliver projects that support economic stimulus. It will be overseen by an Expert Panel, comprising of a select number of Australian infrastructure experts, who will provide independent advice and recommendations for policy reform options.
Using learnings from past projects, international best practice and responding to the impacts from the coronavirus pandemic, these policy reforms seek to leverage significant government infrastructure investments to drive economic recovery and support a strong construction industry.
Separately, DTF is also completing a review with the Victorian Major Transport Infrastructure Authority on project packaging and delivery strategy, including procurement and delivery models for transport infrastructure mega-projects.
COORDINATED PROCUREMENT REVIEWS DTF and New South Wales Treasury are conducting a joint review of their major infrastructure procurement processes. This is an opportunity to share experiences, leverage best practice and enhance policy alignment across the two jurisdictions, establishing a greater degree of consistency among the two markets.
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These reviews will inform and shape updates to key Victorian Government infrastructure policies and guidance. DTF intends to engage extensively with government and industry stakeholders in these reviews, recognising their participating role in the State’s infrastructure agenda and ensuring a set of targeted and deliverable reform options be developed.
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