Policy & Advocacy
Transport Australia brings industry and government together to develop solutions for a better transport system. Our policy agenda focuses on productivity, people & capability and safety, delivered through evidence‑based reports, submissions and practical advocacy.
Boost productivity
- Transport infrastructure delivery is efficient and viable
- Australia’s transport network and services enable a productive economy
- Roads are used efficiently with mass transit and demand management
- Freight movements are efficient and sustainable
Unlock the potential in people
- The transport industry is diverse and inclusive
- The transport industry attracts and retains talent
- The transport industry has adequate market capacity
- The transport industry is innovative
Reduce, reuse, recover
- Transport infrastructure decisions reduce whole-of-life carbon
- Transport infrastructure is resilient to climate change and other shocks
- Transport modes are electric or low-emissions
- Australian’s have access to and choose sustainable modes for most trips
Stay safe
- Transport infrastructure design is safe and minimises potential harm
- Technology is used to increase transport safety and minimise potential harm
- Transport policies and behavioural interventions increase transport safety and minimise potential harm
- Work-sites are safe with minimised harm
MAJOR POLICY reports
At Transport Australia, we collaborate with our members to develop practical, forward-thinking solutions to improve Australia’s transport systems. Our policy reports target high-impact issues and guide our advocacy with decision-makers.
Below you can access our major policy reports.
POLICY Submissions
Transport Australia brings a collaborative and solutions-focused approach to policy development. Our submissions are prepared through active engagement with our members, ensuring we speak on behalf of our industry with a powerful and considered voice.
Below you can access our most recent policy submissions.
Through our four policy programs we advocate for meaningful change in transport policy. Policy partners provide thought leadership, shape research and drive advocacy.
As a policy partner, your organisation will contribute to our four strategic priorities:
- Boost productivity – Drive innovation and efficiency in infrastructure delivery.
- Reduce, reuse, recover – Lead the shift to circular economy practices and our industry’s efforts to decarbonise.
- Unlock the potential in people – Support workforce development and inclusion.
- Stay safe – Champion safety across the transport system.
You’ll help develop influential policy reports, the selection of topics and speakers for our events, and you’ll have guaranteed access to Leader’s Lunches and relevant policy events, forums and more.
Your brand will also be featured across our platforms – from policy reports and industry events to our website, newsletter, and social media channels.
Being a policy partner is a powerful way to amplify your voice and drive meaningful change in our sector.
If you’re ready to make an impact on Australia’s transport future, email Nicole McLean Executive Director – Policy and Government Relations at nicole.mclean@roads.org.au
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