National transport regulatory reform

Issues paper release and initial submissions The Commission released an issues paper to guide people in preparing a submission. It set out some of the issues and questions the Commission has identified as relevant at this early stage of the inquiry. Participants should provide evidence to support their views, including data and specific examples where possible. Initial submissions were due by 28 June 2019.

Draft report release The Commission sought further information and feedback following the release of a draft report on 12 November 2019. Submissions were due by 15 January 2020.

Final report to Government and release The final inquiry report was handed to the Australian Government on 7 April 2020 and publicly released on 1 October 2020. The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to assess the economic impact of reforms to transport regulation agreed to by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) in 2008-09. Those reforms relate to heavy vehicle safety and productivity, rail safety and maritime safety. The Government also asked the Commission to recommend further reforms towards a more integrated national market for transport services.