Transport and infrastructure
Transport and infrastructure are essential to the long-term viability of Queensland’s agriculture sector and the broader economy.
Maintaining and improving freight and road networks is critical to supporting agricultural supply chains and ensuring the safety of regional Queenslanders who rely on them.
With strategic planning and investment, transport and logistics infrastructure can secure a strong future for agriculture and regional communities.
QFF advocates for a long-term, coordinated approach to transport and infrastructure investment. Without it, the efficiency of agricultural supply chains will be compromised, with negative impacts on the sector’s economic performance.
Through QFF's role on the Bruce Highway Advisory Council, we ensure that agriculture is considered in all future works on the Bruce, as well as other strategic road networks.
Our areas of focus
Investing in infrastructure and freight corridors
Our focus is to:
- advocate for a long-term solution for reinstating the Bremer Bridge to keep the agricultural freight corridor fully operational
- ensure upgrades to the Bruce Highway are informed by the needs of the agriculture sector
- prioritise key state transport routes that connect significant agricultural regions to national highways.
Strengthening resilience and climate adaptation
Our focus is to:
- encourage government to address Queensland’s road maintenance backlog and embed resilience in upgrades to climate-proof roads
- advocate for funding to upgrade key council roads, including flood-proofing where feasible.
Planning for future transport demands and efficiency
Our focus is to:
- advocate for the Queensland Transport and Logistics Council’s Supporting QEJP Windfarm Transportation report's recommendations to be implemented
- prioritise development of a business case for the Queensland Inland Highway initiative to create a resilient inland freight route connecting South East Queensland to Northern Australia and major supply chain infrastructure.
Our transport and infrastructure submissions
Submission to the National Transport Commission
Heavy Vehicle National Law Review
November 2023
Submission to the Department of Transport and Main Roads
Eligibility for Primary Producer Concession Scheme
November 2019
Submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Domestic mobile roaming declaration inquiry – draft decision (May 2017)
June 2017
Our transport and infrastructure team
Adam Knapp is QFF’s General Manager for Policy and Projects, leading the strategic development and delivery of policy initiatives that strengthen Queensland’s agricultural sector.
With more than 25 years’ experience across government, industry and research, Adam combines critical analysis, policy expertise and stakeholder engagement to address complex issues in sustainable agriculture, biosecurity, water management, climate change and natural resource management. He provides high-level policy advice to QFF’s CEO, Board and members, and oversees a diverse portfolio of projects and staff working across Queensland.
Adam’s work includes driving legislative submissions, shaping QFF’s advocacy priorities, and building partnerships that deliver practical, future-focused solutions for farmers and rural communities. Prior to joining QFF, he held roles with the National Native Title Tribunal, Seafood Services Australia, Harrods and Ernst & Young in London.
Adam holds qualifications in behavioural science, political science and leadership.