Federal Budget Spending on Infrastructure and Transport Welcomed by Industry

Federal Budget spending on infrastructure and transport welcomed by industry

Image: thanksforbuying - stock.adobe.comGeneral support with a caveat about not enough funding for rural and regional freight networks best describes the early responses to last night’s Federal Budget. A $12.1 billion spend on transport infrastructure, transport and community infrastructure across the country, and the $10.9 billion allocated to fuel security and fuel reserves program were welcomed by industry associations and noted as solid reco…

Industry welcomes ‘practical’ Budget

The Australian government delivered its Budget last night describing it as “responsible” and being all about “resilience and reform”. Fuel security $14.8 billion will be invested to immediately secure more fuel, strengthen Australia’s supply chains and build long-term resilience to future fuel shocks. “The package focuses on how to help Australians now, and how to set Australia up better for the future so we are prepared for future shocks,” read…

Federal Budget backs transport infrastructure pipeline

Image: Adam Calaitzis/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government has unveiled more than $12 billion in new transport and infrastructure investment in the 2026-27 Federal Budget, aimed at improving freight productivity, strengthening supply chains and supporting growing communities. The Budget includes $10.3 billion for transport infrastructure projects, alongside $976 million for transport initiatives and $803 million for community infrastructure pr…

Fuel relief welcomed, roads overlooked in Federal Budget: ALRTA - Trailer Magazine

ALRTA President, Gerard Johnson. Image: ALRTA.Australia’s livestock and rural transport sector has welcomed the Federal Budget’s $10.7 billion fuel security package, but warned regional freight roads remain underfunded despite ongoing supply chain pressures. The Budget includes a $3.2 billion Australian Fuel Security Reserve and a $7.5 billion Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility designed to increase diesel and jet fuel reserves to 50 days. It …