Government Policy and Infrastructure news
Victorian govt to reduce licence and rego costs as VicRoads is partially privatised
The new partnership with a consortium of private owners has netted the Victorian Government $7.9 billion
Queensland’s $3000 EV subsidy in effect from today
Launched as a combative measure for rising fuel prices, the subsidy will apply to the first 15,000 EVs under $58,000
EXCLUSIVE: Car rego could be overhauled as part of plans to recycle scrapped vehicles
Big changes could be on the way for the rego process if plans to recycle wrecked vehicles go ahead
Victoria’s road user charge to increase from July 1
The controversial road user tax is being increased by 0.1 per kilometre for the 2022-2023 financial year
2035 European Union combustion engine ban meets resistance
An unlikely alliance of five countries will try to delay or weaken the proposed ICE ban
Jolt to open new EV chargers in Sydney
The first one is set to open by the end of the year
EXCLUSIVE: Consumers call for ‘lemon car’ regulator as buyers battle on to get duds fixed
Lobby groups say now is the time for an ombudsman to be created to protect car buyers
New South Wales commits further $38 million towards EV infrastructure
Australia’s most populous state has now increased its electric vehicle investments to $633 million
Australian emissions reduction target increased as automotive industry calls for specific policy
While the Government targets a higher level of emissions reduction, the transport industry is still without a specific target
European Union ICE ban upheld, set to come into effect by 2035
Members of the European Parliament voted against easing emissions reduction targets
Northern Territory announces $300,000 grant scheme for EV and PHEV chargers
Electrified vehicle buyers in the Top End are being given extra incentives to go green
Uber invests $26 million into electric vehicles in Australia
The rideshare company will reduce its service fees by half for the first 2500 driver-partners who use EVs
Agency model ‘biggest threat to the automotive dealership industry’, conference hears
The Agency model is being touted as one of the biggest threats to Australia’s automotive dealership industry according to one law firm
Car dealerships of the future could sell home solar and battery packs
Solutions to go off the grid are being touted as the next accessories to be sold by automotive dealers
Car companies lobbying overseas headquarters for EVs following Labor election victory
But industry voices are still pushing for the new government to regulate an emissions standard
EXCLUSIVE: ‘New car prices could rise’ when service and repair law kicks in this July
The industry is divided about whether the upcoming legal change is a good thing for car owners or not
Labor won’t extend fuel excise cut
The new Government says there are other ways to ease the cost of living
Queensland to begin digital drivers licence rollout from 2023
QLD joins NSW and SA in adopting modern tech
Fuel prices could hit new record highs after Korean refinery explosion
National fuel prices could soon return to pre-excise cut levels
What does a new Labor Government mean for EVs?
The climate-focused Labor Government says it will be putting electric vehicle adoption at the head of its charge
MG to subsidise EV chargers for regional NSW buyers
Local councils in the area applying for the NSW Government grant will be able to access the discount
Tesla opens European Supercharger network to other brands
The expanded Supercharger network will be available for more electric vehicle owners across Europe
WA Government announces $60 million EV package, road user charge from 2027
Rebates and charging infrastructure at the core of pre-Budget commitment
2022 Federal Election: What is each party promising for automotive?
We’ve taken a look at all the parties running in the 2022 Federal Election with auto-related policies – here’s what we found
