A finance manager by training, Tony first became involved in infrastructure projects at VicTrack where he was General Manager responsible for commercial property developments and telecommunications.
From 2004 to 2007, Tony was Chief Executive of the Southern Cross Station Authority during the major public private partnership that redeveloped and transformed the station.
After that, he worked with Sir Rod Eddington as leader of the East West Link Needs Assessment – a report that provided a blueprint for transport infrastructure development in Melbourne and became a precursor to Victoria’s $38 billion Victorian Transport Plan announced late last year.
He continued working with Sir Rod at Infrastructure Australia before joining the Victorian Treasury in November 2008 as Head of Partnerships Victoria, overseeing public-private partnership projects in Victoria.
In February 2009, Tony was appointed Victorian Coordinator-General in the Department of Premier and Cabinet, responsible for overseeing the implementation in Victoria of the Rudd Government’s $42 billion economic stimulus package.
He now combines that role with his responsibilities at Partnerships Victoria.
Appearing:
Day One - Tuesday 23 February 2010
11.40am
Investing in transport infrastructure for future productivity and competitiveness
How does transport infrastructure contribute to productivity in a modern economy?
The consequences of under-investment and the hidden costs to the economy
How can public and private finance be most effectively utilised to pay for transport?
Mr Tony Canavan,
Coordinator-General for Victoria, Department of Premier and Cabinet
David Marchant
Rodd Staples
Chris Lock
Shashi Verma
Peter Bentley
Bob Menzies
