Submission: National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy

The Australian Logistics Council’s submission to the National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy highlights the essential role of freight, logistics, and infrastructure planning in building a successful low-carbon liquid fuels industry. Decarbonising transport through renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel requires integrating feedstock supply chains with multimodal freight networks, storage, blending, and distribution systems. ALC calls for coordinated national action—protecting strategic industrial land near ports, rail hubs, and airports; harmonising freight regulations; and establishing a National Feedstock-Logistics Taskforce to map supply chains and prioritise investment. The submission emphasises demand certainty through blending mandates and government procurement, digital traceability for certification, and alignment with the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. By embedding logistics in bioenergy planning, Australia can reduce emissions, enhance fuel security, and strengthen export competitiveness while positioning its freight system at the center of a resilient, low-carbon transport future.