Question - Infrastructure


Question

Number
877
Subject
Infrastructure
(Commonwealth Funding)
Asked by
Clay, Jo
Directed to
Chief Minister
Question asked on
25 February 2026
Answer due on
10 April 2026
Question asked

In relation to the Assembly resolution of 3 September 2025 regarding minimum 50:50 Commonwealth funding on all ACT infrastructure projects where total project costs exceed $5 million, (a) how much funding has been sought and granted since this motion passed, (b) has the Government changed its practices in terms of seeking federal funding for infrastructure projects as a result of this motion passing the Assembly; if so, how, (c) will the next set of annual reports provide information about which projects sought Commonwealth funding, how much was sought and how much was granted; if not, why not and (d) has the Government explored options like changing templates on standard briefings and cabinet papers to require officials to advise whether a project is eligible for Commonwealth funding, whether funding was sought and whether it will be or is likely to be granted.