- Queensland's export engine gets a boost through targeted supply chain and logistics industry roundtables.
- Local producers and global logistics leaders unite to tackle supply chain challenges.
- Sector specific meetings continue to deliver practical outcomes for Queensland businesses.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to back Queensland's export industries and address the gaps left by years of Labor failure.
The Government is bringing together producers, freight operators and logistics leaders to tackle bottlenecks, reduce costs, and strengthen Queensland's global competitiveness at series of supply chain roundtables.
This week's roundtable in Brisbane focused on freight and logistics for Queensland produce, including discussions around improving direct export pathways from Queensland ports.
Thanks to Labor's inaction, Queensland produce is commonly trucked to the southern states before being sent overseas, rather than being exported direct from Queensland.
Exports make up a quarter of Queensland's economy and the Crisafulli Government is backing the businesses that keep our State moving.
The meetings continue the Crisafulli Government's commitment to listen to industry, act on their advice, and – unlike Labor – deliver the practical support businesses need during times of disruption.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates said the roundtables were a direct response to the challenges exporters faced, which had revealed the former Labor Government had put Queensland businesses without support.
"Efficient road, rail, air and sea freight networks are essential to getting Queensland goods to global markets directly from Queensland," Minister Bates said.
"It makes no sense to send produce grown in Queensland to Sydney or Melbourne before it goes overseas.
"Floods, cyclones, rising costs and labour shortages have tested our supply chains.
"Labor left exporters to fend for themselves. We are giving industry a seat at the table to shape smarter and more efficient systems, which will help bring prices at the checkout down for all Queenslanders.
"We are listening to the people who move our products every day and building a future-ready supply chain that works for them."
