New fuel taxes, higher charges for parking suggested
Policy

New fuel taxes, higher charges for parking suggested

Radical vehicle policies are needed to meet emissions reduction targets, say officials.

Ian Llewellyn 17 May 2021
The return of the EV feebate
Policy Free

The return of the EV feebate

Govt looks at how to phase out the internal combustion engine and gas-guzzling cars.

Ian Llewellyn 14 May 2021
Job losses, closures likely as power prices hurt industry
Policy

Job losses, closures likely as power prices hurt industry

Power prices are so high for some it's better business to on-sell electricity rather than operate, the Major Electricity Users' Group says.

Ian Llewellyn 14 May 2021
Hydro generation falls further
Infrastructure

Hydro generation falls further

This was due to thermal generators working near full capacity along with a strong contribution from wind farms.

Ian Llewellyn 13 May 2021