Federal Member Michael McCormack has called out the Albanese Labor Government for its plans to jack up prices of Australia’s most popular cars and utes as part of its proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standards and push towards electric vehicles.
“Despite Australians facing a cost-of-living crisis, Labor has taken it upon itself to recklessly pursue its New Vehicle Efficiency Standards which will hike the cost of brand-new cars and utes,” Mr McCormack said.
“Labor’s car taxes will disincentivise Australians from upgrading to newer and safer models — instead encouraging us to keep our older models, which will be worse for the environment and road safety in the long run.
“Since coming to Government, Labor has cost a worker earning $85,0000 per year more than $7,600 in lost purchasing power.
“There is no doubt fossil fuels cause harm, let’s not forget how resource intensive the manufacturing of car batteries is, as well as the significant ethical issues, including modern slavery, involved in the mining of rare earth minerals required to manufacture them.
“The Government needs to come to its senses and start delivering practical solutions for everyday Australians, not just those in big cities who can better afford Labor’s reckless revenue-raising.”