The Australian Logistics Council’s submission to the Productivity Commission underscores the urgent need for nationally coordinated policy, investment, and regulatory alignment to support the decarbonisation of Australia’s freight sector—one of the most emissions-intensive and fuel-dependent parts of the economy. With over 90 per cent of transport fuels imported and energy infrastructure fragmented across jurisdictions, the submission calls for a national freight decarbonisation framework that aligns energy, transport, and planning policy to...
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...
The Australian Logistics Council welcomes the opportunity to respond to the National Transport Commission’s discussion paper on improving health screening for commercial vehicle drivers. ALC supports the development of a nationally consistent approach to periodic health assessments, with clear and equitable requirements applied across jurisdictions and license classes, and without increasing compliance costs for operators. We highlight the critical role of trusted, non-regulatory initiatives—such as the Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds...