Petrol, Diesel Drivers Could Be Charged Special Fee to Enter Australia’s Capital

Petrol, Diesel Drivers Could Be Charged Special Fee to Enter Australia’s Capital
An electric car is seen recharging at an ActewAGL charging station in Canberra, Australia, on March 21, 2022. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Daniel Y. Teng
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Authorities in Canberra have not ruled out charging petrol and diesel car drivers a special fee to enter the nation’s capital as part of an ongoing push towards lower emissions.

The Labor-Greens government is facing criticism over its decision to embrace the C40’s “Green and Healthy Streets Accelerator” concept, which calls on governments to only operate zero-emission buses from 2025 and establish a “zero-emission” zone within their city by 2030.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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