On 13 April 2007, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to a three-phased reform program (Road Reform Plan) in response to the Productivity Commission Inquiry on Road and Rail Freight Infrastructure Pricing. Phase I of the Plan included a number of research elements targeted at setting the foundation for later decisions on the merits of more direct heavy vehicle charging arrangements, including incremental charging and mass distance location (MDL) charging. The COAG Road Reform Plan Phase I Report was considered by COAG at their meeting in Darwin on 2 July 2009. The Phase I Report outlines the pricing research undertaken, key findings, options for further consideration (where applicable), and next steps. The report works sequentially through the pricing research undertaken. It also outlines other work being undertaken within Transport portfolios which, although not directly specified by the Road Reform Plan, will be necessary for assessing direct charging. COAG Agreed to the recommendations of the Phase I report including agreeing to proceed to Phase II of the Road Reform Plan. A copy of the COAG Road Reform Plan Phase I Report can be downloaded below. | 
