BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 11 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Transport and Main Roads

The Honourable Brent Mickelberg

* The Crisafulli Government has launched the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026, delivering a clear roadmap to strengthen freight productivity, reliability and safety across the State. * The plan outlines 70 actions to improve freight access, connectivity, resilience and efficiency over the next five years. * New initiatives include a Rail Freight Container Incentive Scheme, discounted diesel fuel access charges on the MountIsa Line and reforms to heavy vehicle access arrangements. * TheCrisafulli Government is getting on with the job of delivering Queensland's freight future, creating more opportunities for industry, supporting jobs and building a stronger economy for all Queenslanders.

The Crisafulli Government has unveiled the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026, delivering a practical roadmap to strengthen one of the State's most important economic lifelines and ensure Queensland is ready for the opportunities of the future.

Queensland's freight task is projected to grow by 20 per cent by 2032, driven by population growth, increased agricultural production, expanding critical minerals industries, global trade opportunities and the delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Key initiatives in the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026 include:

* A new Rail Freight Container Incentive Scheme * Discounted diesel fuel access charges on the Mount Isa Line * Reforms to heavy vehicle access arrangements * Improved first and last-mile freight connections * Critical investments in road, rail and marine freight infrastructure.

After a decade of Labor failing to adequately plan for Queensland's freight future, the Crisafulli Government is getting on with delivering the infrastructure, reforms and planning needed to provide better services through a stronger economy.

The Queensland Freight Delivery Plan sets out 70 actions that will improve the way freight moves across the State, helping producers get products to market faster, reducing supply chain bottlenecks, strengthening regional industries and supporting economic growth.

For Queenslanders the plan means stronger supply chains, lower costs, better access to goods and services, and a more resilient transport network that keeps shelves stocked, businesses operating and communities connected.

The plan will also deliver the certainty for industry to invest in Queensland, with better access and fewer delays for freight movements.

The plan was developed in collaboration with more than 500 stakeholders from industry, government and the Queensland Ministerial Freight Council.

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan was about delivering the infrastructure and policies needed to keep Queensland moving.

"Queensland's future prosperity depends on our ability to move freight efficiently, reliably and safely, which is exactly why we've developed this plan," Minister Mickelberg said.

"Whether it's farmers getting produce to market, critical minerals reaching export ports, businesses receiving stock or Queensland families relying on goods arriving on time, freight touches every part of our economy and daily lives.

"For too long, Labor failed to properly plan for Queensland's growing freight task, leaving industry without the long-term certainty needed to support investment and growth. The Crisafulli Government is changing that.

"We are getting on with the job of building a nation-leading freight system that keeps Queensland competitive, strengthens our regions and supports the industries that drive our economy."

Assistant Minister for Primary Industry Development, Water and Western Queensland Sean Dillon said the plan would deliver significant benefits for regional Queensland communities and industries.

"Regional Queensland helps feed, clothe and power the nation, so ensuring freight can move efficiently across our State is absolutely critical," Assistant Minister Dillon said.

"The industries that underpin regional economies rely on strong freight connections, whether that's agriculture, mining, manufacturing or export industries.

"This plan will help improve freight access across regional Queensland, reduce costs, strengthen supply chains and make it easier for businesses to grow, invest and create jobs.

"Importantly, it recognises the enormous contribution regional Queensland makes to our economy and ensures our freight network is ready to support the next generation of growth and opportunity."

To read the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026, visit: https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/transport-sectors/freight/queensland-freight-delivery-plan

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