An elected Dutton LNP Government will support our mining, resources and farming sectors by investing in infrastructure to upgrade agricultural and mining roads critical to getting product to domestic and export markets.
Every Australian has a higher standard of living because of the wealth generated by selling our resources, food and fibre to the world. Critically, the agriculture and resources sectors employ more than 600,000 Australians.
We appreciate the contribution that Western Australia in particular makes to Australia through the mining, resources and agricultural sectors. We know that WA’s exports help pay for the nation’s roads, hospitals and schools.
To support our farmers and miners to grow jobs and opportunities for all Australians, the LNP will invest $600 million to establish a new Ag & Mining Roads program. This will make it easier to transport products from the farms and pits to the supermarket shelf, to power our businesses, or on a boat to go overseas.
The LNP will work with representatives of the trucking, farming and mining industries to identify the priority roads to be upgraded in each state to remove barriers to the growth of our resources and farming sectors.
In contrast, the Albanese Labor Government has cancelled, cut and delayed more than $30 billion worth of infrastructure projects across Australia.
Labor has abolished infrastructure programs that were established to assist our truckies in their freight task including:
- Roads of Strategic Importance
- Bridges Renewal Program
- Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program
By investing in the new Ag & Mining Roads Program, the LNP will build on our record of investing in critical regional freight routes through initiatives like the Beef Roads, Roads of Strategic Importance and Northern Australian Roads programs.
The program will be delivered over four years and will invest in sealing, widening and strengthening roads, highways and bridges, building flood immunity and resilience upgrades.
This plan will ensure that we have a strong economy, powered by our strength in regional agricultural and resources sectors. A strong economy will drive down inflation, drive down interest rates, and improve Australians’ standard of living.
Only a Dutton LNP Government will strengthen our resources sector, strengthen our economy, and get Australia back on track.