The Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (the Skills Council) is one of 11 national organisations that have a key role in advising government on national industry skill requirements, and providing advice to industry around national workforce planning initiatives, training package development and the national vocational education and training system. The Transport and Logistics sector within Australia covers Road Transport, Rail, Warehouse & Storage, Maritime and Aviation in Australia employs an estimated 500,000 individuals. The sector contributes $90 Billion to the Australian economy annually.