Policy

Old petrol stations present a $6.7 billion problem that fuel excise must address

Old petrol stations present a $6.7 billion problem that fuel excise must address

Petrol station reclamations loom as an expensive problem and Australia will miss an opportunity to reduce the costs if it continues with fuel excise cut.
We’ve long known who’s holding back EVs – now to clear the road

We’ve long known who’s holding back EVs – now to clear the road

Vested interests have held Australia back from introducing fuel emissions standards. The Albanese government must enact this long overdue policy which is crucial to the EV transition.
US climate bill could short-circuit EV tax credits, making qualifying for them nearly impossible

US climate bill could short-circuit EV tax credits, making qualifying for them nearly impossible

US climate and energy has a catch that could make it difficult for most EVs to qualify.
Australia’s dirty and expensive car habit: $5.9 billion in extra fuel costs

Australia’s dirty and expensive car habit: $5.9 billion in extra fuel costs

Australians are paying a hefty price – including at the bowser, but also in health and emissions – for the lack of fuel standards.
ACT extends EV stamp duty exemption to electric motorcycles

ACT extends EV stamp duty exemption to electric motorcycles

Australia’s Capital Territory makes new and used electric motorcycles part of the exemptions from stamp duty to drive EV uptake.
Why Labor’s new tax cut on electric vehicles won’t help you buy one anytime soon

Why Labor’s new tax cut on electric vehicles won’t help you buy one anytime soon

Labor says its electric vehicle tax cuts are “good for motorists, good for climate action and good for fleet purchases”. They won’t, however, help most Australians afford one.
Football, meat pies, efficiency standards and electric utes: Can we have it all?

Football, meat pies, efficiency standards and electric utes: Can we have it all?

The calls for fuel-efficiency legislation may be increasing, but the devil is in the detail.
NRMA says Australia must embrace EV transition, or become dumping ground

NRMA says Australia must embrace EV transition, or become dumping ground

NRMA boss says motoring clubs are no longer scared of the switch to EVs, but there is a lot to do to build infrastructure, secure EV supplies, and address member questions.