AEVA welcomes proposal for a Polluter Pays Levy
AEVA has welcomed the proposal from the Superpower Institute to establish a "Polluter Pays Levy".
The Institute has proposed a levy on the carbon content of fossil fuels, applied upstream and on imports, affecting only around 60 companies directly. It would send a clear, predictable signal across the economy, delivering substantial emissions reductions and significant budget revenue.
AEVA has consistently expressed concern about the insecurity of Australia's supply chain of liquid fuel supplies, and has advocated for an acceleration in transport electrification as a key measure to mitigate this risk.
AEVA's Acting President (Jo Oddie) said that the proposed Polluter Pays Levy would be "a necessary step in driving reduction in our dependence on imported liquid fuels".
You can read the full media release here.