Coalition targets electric vehicle drivers stating ‘everyone who drives on the road’ should pay

Transport spokesperson Bridget McKenize refuses to say whether Dutton government would introduce road user charges despite repeated questionsPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA Coalition government would find new ways to make drivers of electric vehicles pay to use Australian roads, the opposition’s transport spokesperson says, but details won’t be revealed until after Saturday’s election.When attempting to clear up lingering confusion about the opposition’s position on the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles, Bridget McKenzie said on Sunday that the Coalition opposed the exemption on equity grounds.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...