This report evaluates a number of potential vehicle fuel efficiency measures, following consideration of public comment on a discussion paper released in September 2008. The report was prepared in response to the Council of Australian Governments' request for a package of vehicle fuel efficiency measures designed to move Australia toward international best practice. Following consideration...

This discussion paper examines eight potential measures to encourage the uptake of more fuel efficient, low carbon emission vehicles. They are: • CO2 emission targets for new light vehicles (voluntary or mandatory) • Differential registration and stamp duty charges for new light vehicles based on CO2 emissions • Direct financial incentives for low emission vehicles...