Policy & Advocacy
Transport Australia brings together industry and government to promote sustainable economic growth and liveability.
We are focused on productivity, people and capability and safety, system outcomes and the end-user now and into the future.
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
LATEST POLICY REPORT
Road to reform: Why Australia needs a sustainable funding model
May 2026
Australia’s road funding model was built for a different economy and a different vehicle fleet. This paper makes the case for replacing the declining fuel excise with a nationally harmonised road user charging framework, one that is fair, transparent and linked directly to road investment. Drawing on national polling, international evidence, and existing technology already available in Australia, Road to Reform outlines why reform is needed, and what a well-designed system should look like.
Through our four policy programs we advocate for meaningful change in transport policy. Policy partners provide thought leadership, shape research and drive advocacy.
You’ll help develop influential policy reports, the selection of topics and speakers for our events, and you’ll have guaranteed access to Leaders’ Lunches and relevant policy events, forums and more.
Being a policy partner is a powerful way to amplify your voice and drive meaningful change in our sector.
PRODUCTIVITY POLICY PARTNER
