The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s renewed focus on freight rail, highlighting major investment in network upgrades and a shift toward improving overall system performance. The announcement signals a stronger, more coordinated approach to moving freight across Australia, with an emphasis on efficiency, resilience, and long-term national...
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed the Australian Government’s move to strengthen domestic fuel security, highlighting the importance of maintaining local refining capability amid ongoing global supply chain pressures. The changes to the Fuel Security Services Payment are expected to provide greater certainty for refiners and support continued domestic production, helping ensure fuel availability in the near term. ALC emphasises that fuel security must be addressed across the entire supply chain—from production through to...
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to establish a National Fuel Supply Taskforce, highlighting the critical role fuel plays in keeping Australia’s supply chains moving. With diesel underpinning freight and logistics nationwide, recent global disruptions—particularly escalating conflict in the Middle East—have placed significant pressure on supply, costs, and network capacity. ALC says the taskforce is a timely step toward stronger coordination between government and industry, while also...