The concept of a nationally consistent based risk-based inspection system replacing a fragmented state-based system is appropriate for an industry with operators providing services to a national economy and registering vehicles in several different jurisdictions. This is an issue that has been discussed since 2015, and most recently in 2022.
ALC remains supportive of the proposition that the level of vehicle inspection should be tied to operator performance (including operator history) normalised...
The Australian Logistics Council is delighted to submit this document to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts as a contribution to the Review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. We firmly believe the Strategy serves as a crucial framework that facilitates collaborative endeavours among government entities and industry stakeholders. It plays a pivotal role in securing the enduring resilience and effectiveness of Australia's freight and supply chain...
The fundamental principles, established precedents and governance arrangements as developed by the Australian Logistics Council...
On Monday 11 September 2023, the ALC was in Canberra for a Parliamentary Friends of Trucks, Trailers, Transport & Logistics (PFTTTL) function at Parliament House.
The ALC helped bring together industry and government leaders to discuss how we can improve supply chain efficiency in Australia as well as celebrate the newly appointed ambassadors of the Wayfinder: Supply Chain Careers for...
As a result of the Extraordinary General Meeting held on Monday 14 August, the establishment of the ALC Council occurred which includes the following members and their representatives:
We are also thrilled to announce...
ALC agrees with the observation contained in the Australian National Hydrogen Strategy document that:
Using locally made hydrogen can help reduce Australia’s heavy dependence on importing liquid fuels, especially for transport. This would potentially strengthen Australia’s strategic security and maximise our energy resilience. [1]
However, as Australia makes this transition to a...
THIS DOCUMENT SETS OUT BEST-PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE PARTIES WITHIN THE SUPPLY...
On 9 June 2023 the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting (ITMM) agreed to bring forward the review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy (NFSCS) by 12 months to this calendar year (see here for the full communiqué).
The Government’s decision is welcome news to Australia’s supply chain, freight and...