HVIA is currently finalising a submission to the Productivity Commission’s Study on Impacts of Heavy Vehicle Reform by the closing date of Friday, December 19, 2025.
The study presents a great chance for our industry to highlight red tape improvements to improve productivity, especially in the context of current industry difficulties.
The Australian Government has asked the Productivity Commission to provide advice on the impacts of a heavy vehicle productivity reform package which aims to increase transport productivity for all heavy vehicles and support the uptake of zero-emission heavy vehicles.
Specifically, the Productivity Commission has been asked to provide analysis and modelling for the following reforms:
> Increasing heavy vehicle road access to reduce emissions and increase productivity;
> Accelerating the establishment of a National Automated Access System to streamline road access decision-making for all heavy vehicles;
> Accelerating implementation of the National Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework;
> Removing administrative and regulatory barriers to improve the availability of zero-emission heavy vehicle charging infrastructure; and
> Reducing or removing curfews for zero-emission heavy vehicles.
The Productivity Commission has been asked to deliver an interim report by March 31, 2026 and a final report by June 30, 2026.
HVIA will not only provide feedback on the specific reform areas but will also argue that a step-change in approach is needed to improve regulations affecting our sector. This will not only help productivity but will also address the real business pressures currently faced by many operators in our industry.
For information contact Aaron Johnstone, HVIA’s Chief Advocacy Officer, at a.johnstone@hvia.asn.au.