❓ Hon Wilson Tucker questions the Premier's commitment to introducing an EV tax by 2027 following a High Court ruling against a similar tax in Victoria. The government acknowledges the ruling and states they will seek advice and highlights the need for a national approach.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLES —
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1309. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the minister representing the
Treasurer:
I refer to the announcement made
last year by the then Premier, Hon Mark McGowan, of plans to introduce a tax on
electric vehicle owners by 2027.
In light of this week's High
Court ruling striking down a similar EV tax in Victoria, will the Premier rule
out a state-based EV tax?
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1309. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the minister representing the
Treasurer:
I refer to the announcement made
last year by the then Premier, Hon Mark McGowan, of plans to introduce a tax on
electric vehicle owners by 2027.
In light of this week's High
Court ruling striking down a similar EV tax in Victoria, will the Premier rule
out a state-based EV tax?
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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. I answer on behalf of the minister representing.
The government will need to examine
the High Court's decision and seek advice to understand its potential
implications. The High Court decision highlights the need for a national
approach to this issue.
some notice of the question. I answer on behalf of the minister representing.
The government will need to examine
the High Court's decision and seek advice to understand its potential
implications. The High Court decision highlights the need for a national
approach to this issue.
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