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Jim Chalmers wants to fix Australia’s broken road tax system. Here’s what one solution might look like

Australia’s road tax system has a problem. Revenue from the fuel excise – the primary way we tax motoring – has been declining steadily as a proportion of government revenue over the past two decades.

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

Why electric beats hydrogen in the race to decarbonise freight vehicles in Australia

Transport is Australia’s third-largest and fastest-growing source of emissions, accounting for 23% of the total. Without intervention, transport is expected to be the leading source of emissions by 2030.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024

Queensland's phone and seatbelt cameras raked in $159 million in revenue in the past year

In the 12 months since Queensland's phone and seatbelt-detection cameras were enforced, more than 170,000 drivers and passengers have been caught, earning the government more than $159 million in revenue.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

Smart watches distracting drivers, but what does Australia's law say about their use?

Just one swipe of your mobile phone while driving can land you in big trouble, but what about that other pint-sized device strapped to your wrist?

ABC News · Apr 30, 2022

Queenslanders with disabilities left in limbo as wheelchair-accessible taxis fail to turn up to bookings

Queenslanders with disabilities are waiting hours for transport as a lack of taxi drivers and rising fuel costs leaves a shortage of wheelchair-accessible taxis on the roads.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2022