As Australia prepares for the next generation of transport innovation, connected and automated technologies are entering a new phase focused on implementation, collaboration and community benefits.

The Centre for Connected and Automated Transport (CCAT) has unveiled a refreshed strategic framework, reflecting the organisation’s growing national influence and stronger focus on delivering public outcomes through connected and automated transport.

This signals a new phase for CCAT; evolving from a primarily infrastructure-focused sector body into a national platform for collaboration, policy leadership and future transport engagement across government, industry, research and community sectors.

The updated strategic framework was unveiled at CCAT’s 2026 Annual General Meeting, which also highlighted the success of the 2025 National Future Transport Summit, which brought together more than 130 organisations from across Australia to develop a shared vision for the future of transport. The Summit’s 14 industry recommendations and the two-year collaborative process to agree them were a key driver for CCAT’s updated strategic framework.

CCAT Chair Ian Webb said the transport sector is now moving beyond discussion and into a period of practical implementation.

“The future of transport is not just about technology, it’s about people, accessibility, safety and better community outcomes,” Mr Webb said.

CCAT Executive Director Rahila David said the organisation’s refreshed outlook reflects a clearer focus on collaboration and public value.

“We are seeing growing recognition that connected and automated transport will shape far more than mobility alone,” Ms David said.

“Our updated direction reflects CCAT’s role as a national convener bringing together sectors and stakeholders to maximise the broader benefits of future transport technologies for Australia.”

CCAT is continuing to work with stakeholders across Australia to ensure emerging transport technologies deliver real benefits for the people who use our transport networks every day.

‍CCAT’s Strategic Framework

Purpose: To improve the lives of Australians by unlocking the full potential of connectedand automated transport.

Mission: To provide national leadership to support the optimal deployment of connectedand automated transport.

Vision: A future where connected and automated transport is safe, sustainable,productive and inclusive.

Objectives:

- Provide robust thought leadership on the safe, sustainable, productive andinclusive implementation of connected and automated transport.

- Facilitate collaboration between government, industry, academia and communitygroups on the development and deployment of connected and automatedtransport.

- Support nationally harmonised and internationally aligned frameworks andstandards for connected and automated transport.

- Build public awareness and confidence in connected and automated transport.

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