Policy & Advocacy
Transport Australia brings together industry and government to promote sustainable economic growth and liveability.
We are focused on productivity, people and capability and safety, system outcomes and the end-user now and into the future.
Boost productivity
- Transport infrastructure delivery is efficient and viable
- Australia’s transport network and services enable a productive economy
- Roads are used efficiently with mass transit and demand management
- Freight movements are efficient and sustainable
Unlock the potential in people
- The transport industry is diverse and inclusive
- The transport industry attracts and retains talent
- The transport industry has adequate market capacity
- The transport industry is innovative
Reduce, reuse, recover
- Transport infrastructure decisions reduce whole-of-life carbon
- Transport infrastructure is resilient to climate change and other shocks
- Transport modes are electric or low-emissions
- Australian’s have access to and choose sustainable modes for most trips
Stay safe
- Transport infrastructure design is safe and minimises potential harm
- Technology is used to increase transport safety and minimise potential harm
- Transport policies and behavioural interventions increase transport safety and minimise potential harm
- Work-sites are safe with minimised harm
LATEST POLICY REPORT
Valuing Australia’s Transport Network
March 2026
This inaugural report from Transport Australia that makes the case for seeing transport as more than a collection of assets or projects. It highlights the scale, significance and everyday value of the land transport network that underpins national productivity, connectivity and quality of life.
By reframing transport as a critical national enabler, the report calls for a broader conversation about how we value, plan and invest in the network that keeps Australia moving.
Through our four policy programs we advocate for meaningful change in transport policy. Policy partners provide thought leadership, shape research and drive advocacy.
You’ll help develop influential policy reports, the selection of topics and speakers for our events, and you’ll have guaranteed access to Leaders’ Lunches and relevant policy events, forums and more.
Being a policy partner is a powerful way to amplify your voice and drive meaningful change in our sector.
