With the procurement phase officially underway, Queensland’s newly established Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) opened Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for one of the most significant infrastructure appointments in the state’s history – the Infrastructure Delivery Partner . What’s at Stake The chosen Delivery Partner will lead program management across the entire Brisbane 2032 infrastructure program , coordinating planning, risk, scope,

A major update has emerged for Queensland’s flagship underground rail project, with the latest official figure for the Cross River Rail announced as $19.041 billion . What’s Changed? Originally, the Cross River Rail was promoted under the Labor Government with a projected cost of around $5.4 billion and a delivery date of 2024. In December 2024, the Crisafulli Government revealed that costs would exceed $17 billion. Now, after 11 months of negotiations with contracto

A major shift is underway in the global iron ore trade, and it’s one that could ripple across Australia’s mining and infrastructure sectors. In 2025, BHP , one of Australia’s biggest miners, entered high-stakes negotiations with China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) , China’s state-backed iron ore buyer. At the centre of discussions are three key issues: pricing, trade terms, and currency settlement . What’s Going On? CMRG was set up by China to consolidate its iron ore pur