Local Government Risk and Notification

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Status: Answered

Asked by: Senator Bridget McKenzie

Committee: Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport

Portfolio: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

Agency: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

Round: 2026-27 Budget estimates

Question No: SQ26-000758

Asked: 8 June 2026

Answer due: 16 July 2026

Question

1. Have local governments been advised of the potential financial risks associated with freight and rail planning changes after councils had already committed resources toward supporting associated infrastructure and development planning? 2. When did this occur and who was notified?

Answer

Please see attached PDF.

Documents

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