Securing Australia’s Supply Chains in an Era of Constant Disruption
As global instability, geopolitical tensions and economic pressures continue to disrupt supply chains, Australia’s construction and infrastructure sectors are facing increasing challenges in securing reliable access to materials, labour and critical components. Building more resilient and adaptable supply chains has become a strategic priority, with implications for project delivery, cost certainty and long-term industry sustainability. This panel brings together perspectives from industry, logistics, manufacturing and policy to reflect on how supply chains are evolving in the Australian context. It will also consider the challenges of diversification, local manufacturing, risk management and collaboration, highlighting how a more proactive and coordinated approach can strengthen resilience in an era of constant disruption.

