Ports Australia appreciates the importance of the protection of critical infrastructure within Australia, to ensure the ongoing social and economic wellbeing, and security of the nation and its people. As Australia is an island nation, ports have and continue to be instrumental in Australia’s supply chain, with over 98% of international trade by weight conducted via the country’s ports. Accordingly, it is imperative that Australian ports meet appropriate requirements to prevent and mitigate risks and threats, and are appropriately supported to do so, to enable safe, reliable, and efficient trade.
