Dutton Clarifies Coalition’s Position After Confusion Over EV Tax Breaks

Dutton said his earlier comments were misunderstood.
Dutton Clarifies Coalition’s Position After Confusion Over EV Tax Breaks
Liberal Party Opposition Leader Peter Dutton speaks during a Leadership Matters breakfast in Perth, Australia on April 11, 2025. Matt Jelonek/Getty Images
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has clarified the Coalition’s stance on electric vehicle (EV) tax breaks after a sharp policy reversal caused confusion.

On April 21, Dutton told reporters he had “no” plans to scrap Labor’s fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for EVs bought through novated leases—an arrangement where employees lease a car and make payments through their salary, reducing their taxable income.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].