The Australian Logistics Council’s submission to the Productivity Commission’s 2025 National Competition Policy Analysis calls for urgent national action to address persistent inefficiencies in freight operations. It identifies three priority areas: the need for a nationally consistent, competency-based licensing system for heavy vehicle drivers; alignment of vehicle access and design standards with international benchmarks; and a unified, globally recognised emissions reporting framework. The submission emphasises that inconsistent regulations across jurisdictions are undermining workforce mobility, deterring investment, and impeding progress on decarbonisation. Addressing these systemic issues is essential to improving supply chain performance, boosting productivity, and strengthening Australia’s economic resilience.