Labor unveils watered-down fuel efficiency standard that eases emission rules for large SUVs
by Elias Visontay and Josh Butler from Environment | The Guardian on (#6KM3E)
Bill to be introduced to parliament this week will incentivise carmakers to import cleaner vehicles
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The Albanese government has watered down flagship new laws aimed at disincentivising the use of high-polluting cars and hastening the importation of cleaner vehicles amid pressure from the auto industry.
On Tuesday the transport minister, Catherine King, and the energy minister, Chris Bowen, revealed the details of a compromise bill to be introduced to parliament this week, with the changes largely easing rules for popular large SUVs.
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