Australia's Maritime Logistics System
Draft report is being prepared
- Why the inquiry?
- Call for submissions
- Draft report
- Final report
What we’ve been asked to look at
This inquiry will examine the structural issues affecting the productivity of Australia's maritime logistics system. Long‑term trends in system performance will be analysed, and industrial relations, infrastructure constraints and technology uptake will be among the inquiry’s areas of focus.

Call for submissions paper
The Commission has released a paper calling for submissions and comments to the Inquiry. Individuals and organisations providing submissions or comments should provide evidence to support their views, including data and specific examples where possible.
Initial submissions were due by 11 February 2022.
Draft report release
The Commission will seek further information and feedback following the expected release of a draft report in late June / early July 2022 (TBC).
Final report to Government and release
The final inquiry report is to be handed to the Australian Government in August 2022.
The release of the final report by the Government is the final step in the process.
Under the Productivity Commission Act 1998, the Government is required to table the report in each House of the Parliament within 25 sitting days of receipt.
Inquiry timeline
Dates will be added when known.
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