Morrison Accused of Backflip on Electric Vehicle Policy

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a media conference in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 15, 2021. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of backpedalling on his electric vehicle (EV) stance following new incentives encouraging the uptake of electric vehicles.

Morrison announced a $178 million (US$131 million) boost to its Future Fuels Fund, with a total of $250 million (US$184 million) now allocated to increasing accessibility to affordable electric vehicles.