Submission: Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy

The Australian Logistics Council’s submission to the Productivity Commission calls for a modern, nationally consistent regulatory framework to strengthen supply chain resilience and unlock the full economic potential of Australia’s freight sector. It outlines how fragmented regulation, fuel insecurity, and outdated planning and infrastructure approvals undermine both economic dynamism and the freight sector’s capacity to respond to disruption. The submission advocates for harmonised vehicle and emissions standards, accelerated deployment of clean energy and refuelling infrastructure, and support for modal shift to rail and coastal shipping. It emphasises the critical importance of fuel security, environmentally resilient infrastructure, and circular economy integration, while also calling for regulatory settings that enable 24-hour freight operations and digital supply chain visibility. ALC urges the Commission to establish a National Supply Chain Resilience Framework and embed freight considerations in planning, energy, and climate policies to ensure Australia’s long-term competitiveness and economic security.