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Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.

Electric Work Vehicles

Queensland LNP axes zero-emission vehicle target for government car fleet

11 June 2025
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Rachel Williamson

The Tesla reaches outback Queensland. Image: Mark Tipping

The Queensland government is axing a zero-emissions target for parts of the state fleet and moving to a tailpipe emissions standard for all vehicles used by public servants.

2 min

Electric Cars
Policy

Australia’s most generous EV rebate scheme ends after just two years

2 September 2024
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Rachel Williamson

The most generous EV rebate scheme in Australia comes to an end after two years, leaving just two states with rebate offerings.

2 min

Electric Transport
EV News
Policy

Queensland launches Australia’s first all-electric bus depot and 30 new e-buses

13 April 2022
Sophie Vorrath

Queensland adds 30 new zero emissions buses to the state's fleet and launches Australia's first 100% electric bus depot, powered by renewables.

Queensland government

Queensland LNP axes zero-emission vehicle target for government car fleet

Australia’s most generous EV rebate scheme ends after just two years

Queensland launches Australia’s first all-electric bus depot and 30 new e-buses

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