Plibersek Says EV Road Tax a ‘Sensible’ Long-Term Move

Plibersek said while no changes were imminent, states and territories should plan for the long-term.

Current Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek addresses media in the Mural Hall at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on May 14, 2020. Sam Mooy/Getty Images

A road-user tax for electric vehicle (EV) drivers is a “sensible” measure to help fund road upkeep as the number of petrol and diesel cars declines, Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek says.

Plibersek said while no changes were imminent, states and territories should plan for the long term.