Net Zero Fund Design

The Australian Logistics Council has lodged a submission in response to the Australian Government’s consultation on the proposed design of the Net Zero Fund. The submission sets out how the Fund can most effectively support the decarbonisation of Australia’s freight and logistics sector by addressing high capital costs, long project lead times, and infrastructure and regulatory barriers. ALC recommends a performance-based, system-wide approach that prioritises concessional finance, co-investment, and transitional solutions such as renewable diesel to deliver early emissions reductions. The submission also highlights the importance of aligning the Fund with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to leverage expertise and avoid duplication. By focusing on projects that deliver measurable emissions outcomes, improve energy resilience, and strengthen domestic manufacturing, ALC’s recommendations aim to ensure the Fund accelerates practical and commercially viable decarbonisation across Australia’s freight and supply chain networks.