The review was commissioned after the May 2025 overhead wiring failure at Homebush, Sydney. It examined the cause of the incident, the impact of recent repair and fleet investment, and whether passenger communications were adequate during major disruptions. It makes clear the performance of Sydney’s rail system is not where it needs to be.

Tasmania’s public transport investment continues to lag the rest of Australia. This paper outlines a long-term investment strategy to improve services, reform governance and expand public transport access across the state. It makes six recommendations and concludes with a call for leadership and policy action in the lead-up to the 2025 state election.

This report presents the review findings of the Transport Standards, assessing their efficiency and effectiveness in removing public transport discrimination against people with disability over the five-year period to December 2022. The review considered the views and experiences of more than 1,000 respondents and identifies opportunities for action.

This paper assesses the two technologies leading the decarbonisation of Australia's bus fleet, finding that battery-electric buses are significantly more cost-effective and offer greater emissions reductions than hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses, particularly when powered by renewable energy.

As Australia’s cities continue to grow, policies that incentivise more people to walk, cycle, and ride electric devices could help reduce congestion. However, less than 1% of federal road funding is spent on active transportation. This paper argues that unless funding is increased, Australia will continue to lack the infrastructure needed to reduce car dependency.