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Infrastructure Priority list. White Paper on Developing Northern Australia, 2015 The Paper lays out the policy framework to create successful business and investment environments, invest in infrastructure, access natural assets, reduce employment barriers and improve governance in northern Australia. Key Findings related to freight and supply chains Australian Government Response Most northern Australia infrastructure has been provided by the private sector a user pays principle; In areas where it is difficult to charge users or where there are broader social benefits, there is a role for governments to support development; Individual jurisdictions face reduced incentives to prioritise projects where benefits cross borders. The Paper included the following commitments: $5 billion in concessional loans for projects through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility; $600 million for priority road projects in northern Australia including consideration of the Great Northern Highway, Arnhem Highway, Flinders Highway, Barkly Highway, Hann Highway, the Outback Way and the
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