3 October 2022
The inaugural meeting of the NT Logistics Advisory Council was held today.
The NT Logistics Advisory Council was established to provide expert advice to the Territory Government on maximising the effectiveness of the Territory's supply chains.
Effective logistics and supply chains are vital not only to ensuring food and fuel security, but to supporting the Territory's industry and economic growth, increasing capacity and reducing risk.
The council is made up of Territory industry leaders and co-chaired by the Chief Executive of the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics and the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Logistics Council.
The council comprises:
Andrew Kirkman, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (Co-Chair)Dr Hermione Parsons, Australian Logistics Council (Co-Chair)Peter Dummett, Darwin PortSam Burke, AustralAsia Railway CorporationClayton McDonald, AurizonTony Edmondstone, Airport Development GroupLouise Bilato, NT Road Transport AssociationPaul Burke, NT FarmersWill Evans, NT Cattlemen's AssociationKatherine Winchester, NT Seafood CouncilCathryn Tilmouth, Northern Australia, Minerals Council of AustraliaTim Burrow, Extractive Industries Association of NTGreg Ireland, NT Chamber of Commerce.
Initial priority actions for the council will include supply chain mapping and investigation of a potential freight transition scheme.
Quotes from Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, Eva Lawler
"Addressing risk and building additional resilience into Territory supply chains is vital to support Territorians and businesses to access what they need, and get products to markets, whether that be in everyday life or in times of crisis.
"Building a coalition between industry, business and government to collaborate to improve market connections was a recommendation of the Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission to help accelerate the Territory's growth."
Northern Territory Government
