The Australian Logistics Council has lodged a submission with the Australian Treasury in response to its consultation on Lowering Barriers to the Adoption of International and Overseas Standards in Regulation, as part of broader National Competition Policy reforms. The submission underscores the critical role of freight in supporting national productivity, calling for the adoption of international standards to reduce regulatory duplication, lower costs, and accelerate decarbonisation across supply chains. ALC also raises concerns about proposed land use rationalisation measures that could displace essential freight infrastructure, warning this would undermine supply chain efficiency and resilience. The submission recommends freight-specific impact assessments, planning alignment, and regulatory harmonisation to ensure reforms strengthen Australia’s freight networks.