This report examines the Postal Services Modernisation Discussion Paper, focusing on Australia Post's evolution from a mail-focused business to a parcel delivery service. With the growth of internet shopping, parcel volumes have increased significantly, and Australia Post has responded with a number of initiatives including building a national network of parcel lockers and introducing electric delivery vehicles to reduce carbon emissions. In addition, the report highlights the significance of ancillary services provided by Australia Post, such...
Australian Logistics Council (ALC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts’ (the Department’s) Aviation White Paper Terms of Reference (ToR).ALC is the peak national body representing major companies participating in the end-to end freight supply chain and logistics industry with a focus on delivering enhanced supply chain safety, efficiency and sustainability.Freight affects every Australian, every day, everywhere. Common goods purchased by...
To overcome the skills and labour shortages in Australia will require a holistic approach, creating policy solutions that consider skills development, participation, and migration. This approach will need to be underpinned by industry engagement to identify current and future labour demands and skills as well as to identify gaps in current education offerings, funding and immigration...
Dr Hermione Parsons, CEO of the Australian Logistics Council (ALC), writes aboutthe lessons industry learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and what role the ALCwill help play in shaping the future of supply chain across the...