The National Highway (now part of the AusLink National Network) is a system of roads connecting all the States and Territories of Australia, and is the major network of highways connecting Australia's largest and most important cities.
The National Highway was established by the National Highway Act 1974 when Gough Whitlam was Prime Minister of Australia. Before then, while the Federal Government helped to fund major roads, it did not assume dire...
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The National Highway (now part of the AusLink National Network) is a system of roads connecting all the States and Territories of Australia, and is the major network of highways connecting Australia's largest and most important cities.
The National Highway was established by the National Highway Act 1974 when Gough Whitlam was Prime Minister of Australia. Before then, while the Federal Government helped to fund major roads, it did not assume direct responsibility for their construction or upkeep. The National Highway was financed entirely by the Federal Government, though State and Territory Governments are responsible for the actual construction and maintenance of the roads that form part of the National Highway.
Under AusLink, established in July 2004, the AusLink National Network has additional links, both road and rail. The Federal Government encourages funding from state, territory and local governments and public-private partnerships to upgrade the network and requires state...
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