Experts Endorse EV Road Charge, Throws Doubt on Other Productivity Roundtable Outcomes

Experts Endorse EV Road Charge, Throws Doubt on Other Productivity Roundtable Outcomes

Treasurer Jim Chalmers wrapped up his much-hyped three-day productivity roundtable last week with agreement on ten priorities, from scrapping nuisance tariffs to introducing a road user charge for electric vehicles. But while the government hailed consensus, some economists and commentators dismissed the outcomes as underwhelming and misdirected. After the wrap, Chalmers said the 10 areas agreed upon included tariff reform, construction code cha…

Australian National Review - Experts Endorse EV Road Charge, Throws Doubt on Other Productivity Roundtable Outcomes

Electric vehicles (EV) line up outside a Tesla dealership in Melbourne, Australia, on April 19, 2023. William West/AFP via Getty Images Treasurer Jim Chalmers wrapped up his much-hyped three-day productivity roundtable last week with agreement on ten priorities, from scrapping nuisance tariffs to introducing a road user charge for electric vehicles. But while the government hailed consensus, some economists and commentators dismissed the outcom…

EV lobby says unilateral road tax makes no sense if Australia serious about climate targets

Electric vehicle lobby group says EV-only road tax makes no sense if Australia is serious about setting and reaching serious climate targets.. The post EV lobby says unilateral road tax makes no sense if Australia serious about climate targets appeared first on The Driven.