Labor’s EV policy launch a ‘missed opportunity’ for national consistency, Bridget McKenzie says
by Paul Karp Chief political correspondent from on (#6AYEP)
Shadow infrastructure minister says road user charging should not be ruled out and accuses government of stalling' with consultation
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The Nationals' shadow infrastructure minister, Bridget McKenzie, has described Labor's electric vehicle policy launch as a missed opportunity" to achieve national consistency and warned the government not to rule out road user charging.
McKenzie made the comments after Labor announced a further consultation period for fuel efficiency standards, which some clean energy and transport stakeholders fear could push the long-anticipated reforms into next year.
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