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Independent research on heavy vehicle road reform

To support the development and implementation of heavy vehicle road reform, the department will, from time to time, seek expert analysis on various reform components. The reports below reflect point in time analysis sought by the department, and findings or recommendations should not be considered indicative of government policy.

  • Deloitte Access Economics—Economic analysis of potential end-states for the heavy vehicle road reform—June 2017 PDF: 5902 KB 
  • Farrier Swier Consulting—Financial policy elements of developing a forward-looking cost base for heavy vehicle charging—June 2017 PDF: 1982 KB