Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Australian people “expect” the Labor government to get the maximum value of money after the announcement of the 2023 federal budget put some infrastructure projects in review.
“What we’re talking about with this short sharp review of infrastructure projects is making sure that we’re getting maximum value for money and that we are recognising the changing costs of projects which come from material shortages … and other pressures,” Mr Chalmers said during a media conference on Friday.
“I think the Australian people and the people of Queensland expect us to try and get maximum value for money from our $120 billion ten-year infrastructure pipeline. “It’s not unusual for governments of either political persuasion to push projects back or forward to try and get value for money and to recognise the pressures on building and construction right now.
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