Impacts of heavy vehicle reform
Interim Report
Heavy vehicle transport is vital to Australia’s economy, but road freight physical productivity has stalled for more than a decade.
This interim report sets out the PC’s draft findings, recommendations and areas in which additional information is sought. It finds that better road access for high productivity and heavy zero emissions vehicles – supported by reforms such as automated access approvals, clearer planning rules for charging infrastructure, and updated curfew and licensing settings – could help restart productivity growth while improving emissions outcomes.
Submissions due by Tuesday 5 May 2026.
Next milestone
Submissions due by Tuesday 5 May 2026.
Study timeline
Request for advice
Call for submissions
Initial submissions due
Interim report
Final submissions due
Final report to Government
Final report release
