This report makes the case for a sustained commitment to better regulation and harmonisation across Australia. It recommends a new seamless national economy agreement between the Federal Government and states and territories, identifying nine priority areas for reform and key steps to ensure success.

This outlook reports on recent developments in electric mobility around the world, assessing trends in electric vehicle deployment, demand for their batteries and charging infrastructure. It considers recent policy developments and industry strategies shaping the outlook in different markets. The report is accompanied by an online tool allowing users to explore policy measures worldwide.

An annual assessment of Australian federal, state and territory government performance regarding electric vehicle (EV) policy and updates on sales, availability and charging infrastructure. This report highlights the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard as a significant milestone and encourages the development of nationally consistent policies to further accelerate EV adoption.

The $8 billion a year in fuel tax credits given to businesses should be cut in half, to help repair the budget and reduce carbon emissions, according to this Grattan Institute report.

The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to assess the economic impact of reforms to transport regulation agreed to by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) in 2008-09. Those reforms relate to heavy vehicle safety and productivity, rail safety and maritime safety. This report outlines some suggested further reforms to develop a more integrated national...