In 2023, the transport sector was the third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. On current projections, the transport sector will become Australia’s largest emitter of carbon emissions by 2030.
Reducing transport and transport infrastructure emissions is critical for Australia achieving its net zero commitments. Approximately 80 per cent of Australia’s population reside in cities, highlighting the importance of decarbonising transport to meet the country’s environmental, social, and economic objectives. It also presents a significant opportunity to reshape our transport system towards a more equitable, inclusive, and lower-carbon future.
The Australian Government is committed to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. As one of the key sectors of their Net Zero Plan, the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap provides necessary guidance, direction, and future investment certainty. The Roadmap will help to build confidence in furthering investment in the renewable energy, low carbon fuel technologies, and future technological systems and infrastructure that will be required for net zero transportation in Australia.
The Roadmap outlines the pathways, actions and policies, the government will take to decarbonise transport and transport infrastructure. As part of their process, the Government requested submissions from industry, stakeholders and interested parties on their feedback and views on the net zero roadmap. Feedback will inform potential pathways for transport and transport infrastructure to support the decarbonisation of the sector.