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This paper presents the results of a Bureau of Transport Economics study of the regional impact of the Port of Mackay located on the central coast of Queensland. The port is an important component of the transport chain for sugar and agriculture.

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maritime
regions
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This report presents the economic impact of the Port of Gladstone on the Fitzroy region in Queensland. At the time of writing, Gladstone Port was the fourth largest in Australia.

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maritime
regions
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The agriculture-based Atherton Tablelands region of Far North Queensland experienced major change after the deregulation of the tobacco industry, and more recently, the dairy industry.

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regions
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Tamworth NSW experiences frequent flooding, especially in the industrial area of Taminda.

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environment and energy
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This paper presents the results of preliminary BTE work on logistics in Australia. It draws on the BTE's experience and expertise in the transport sector, and also incorporates information on logistics from sources such as a literature review.

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freight
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This study analyses and forecasts trends in the usage of containers for the carriage of Australia's seaborne freight over the period 2001–02 to 2010–11.

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freight
forecasting
maritime
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The Warren Centre's Community Values Study identified traffic congestion as the main traffic and transport concern for Warringah region residents (51 per cent of those surveyed, compared with 42 per cent for Sydney).

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other
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This paper presents the results of a Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics (BTRE) study involving a general equilibrium modelling (or 'top-down') approach to deriving projections of greenhouse emissions from the Australian transport sector.

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environment and energy
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Regional public transport plays an important role in meeting the needs of Australians living in regional and remote areas for access to essential services and for mobility.

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regions
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Regional public transport plays an important role in meeting the needs of Australians living in regional and remote areas for access to essential services and for mobility.

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Working Paper
Publication Subject(s)
regions
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