Provides information and updates about international (focusing on the OECD) and Australian regulatory developments and decisions. Summary In this issue: European Commission funding for transport infrastructure International regulatory round-up Australian regulatory round-up.

This audit examined the effectiveness of the management of the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve by trustees appointed for this purpose and the oversight provided by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI). It assessed whether the trustees have applied sound management principles in their decision-making and adhered to good governance arrangements.

This paper is the outcome of Australian, state and territory governments agreeing to consult to develop a more sophisticated and consistent framework to assess and evaluate major infrastructure projects. Introduction A project appraisal process helps a government make good choices in terms of its goals. It starts with a clear understanding of the role of...

Minimising the environmental impacts of the Victorian transport system has been a legislated objective since 2010, but the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure has not adequately addressed this when developing the state's strategic transport and land-use planning framework, according to this audit. Overview The environmental impacts of the Victorian transport system are significant...

Progress on improving public transport coordination in Victoria has been slow, finds this report. Overview Public transport services are poorly coordinated. Progress on improving public transport coordination has been slow, despite related initiatives featuring prominently in statewide strategic land use and transport plans over the past decade. Over this time, public transport has been managed...