An interview with the Hon Joe Hockey – How asset recycling can revitalise existing infrastructure

Recently, the GI Hub coordinated a discussion of asset recycling as part of a presentation to fellows of the ASEAN Sustainable Leadership in Infrastructure Program. Our then-Director of Infrastructure Knowledge and Practices Maud de Vautibault interviewed the Hon Joe Hockey about how asset recycling can revitalise infrastructure leadership.

The Hon Mr Hockey is well versed in this topic, having initiated major infrastructure initiatives like the implementation of Australia’s asset recycling program in 2014, which inspired other governments around the world to follow suit.

This interview covers:

• An overview and definition of asset recycling
• The difference between asset recycling and privatisation
• The Australian Asset Recycling Initiative and its impact
• How asset recycling has been used so far, and the conditions of success

Watch the full interview with the Hon Mr Hockey below: