The Australian government has called for final submissions for its National Freight and Supply Chain Inquiry discussion paper saying stakeholder input is essential to ensure Australia can best take advantage of the growing freight task.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said: “This inquiry, which will feed into the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy, will ensure Australia can meet the needs of consumers, businesses, and domestic and international markets and realise the opportunities to produce more local goods."

 

“Our freight task will grow by 50 per cent over the next two decades as our nation's population increases, creating additional demands on our transport network.

 

“The government is investing over A$75 billion toward major infrastructure projects, including the A$8.4 billion Inland Rail project between Melbourne and Brisbane, the A$10 billion National Rail program, and upgrades to the Bruce and Pacific Highways, to ensure that Australia's freight task is met.

 

“With submissions closing on 28 July 2017, I would encourage all interested parties to have their say and help shape Australia's freight future.”

 

To make a submission visit infrastructure.gov.au/transport/freight/national-strategy.aspx