The transport sector plan has attempted to cover as many aspects of Australia's freight and passenger movement needs as possible.
However, some issues identified in the 2019 Audit were excluded, including:
Road safety: The 2021 Plan does not attempt to cover significant policy reform opportunities relating to road safety, although some recommendations would benefit this area.
The Australian Government's Office of Road Safety is currently leading the development of a new National Road Safety Strategy for 2021-2030. The strategy will recognise that road safety is not solely a transport problem. Infrastructure Australia will support its development as appropriate.
Cruise ships: The 2019 Audit pointed towards the lack of cruise ship berths in major cities as a constraint on the visitor economy.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international travel has made it difficult to develop specific recommendations relating to the cruise ship industry.
This should be revisited when it is clearer how and when Australian tourism will grow.