Carbon emissions limits for cars weakened amid opposition's 'ute tax' campaign
Carbon emissions limits for cars weakened amid opposition's 'ute tax' campaign
The federal government will water down proposed carbon emissions laws for vehicles, as it seeks to appease car makers who feared it would push up the price of some cars by thousands of dollars.
Laborel party letting foreign companies dictate policy.
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Straight from the fuckwits page here: https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/joint-media-release-new-vehicle-efficiency-standard-tailored-australia
Recategorising a limited number of 4WDs from passenger car to light commercial vehicle. This acknowledges that some off-road wagons use similar ladder-frame chassis, and need comparable towing capacity above 3 tonnes, to dual cab utes. This includes models such as the Toyota Landcruiser and Nissan Patrol;
Land cruiser and patrol? Oh fuck off. They are primarily used as soccer mum taxis in urban areas.
Apparently Bowen's job title shouldn't be taken as first thought. The "Minister for Climate Change and Energy" actually means the minister for causing further climate change rather than preventing it.