The McKell Institute has introduced a proposal to transition away from traditional fuel excise taxes in favour of a universal road user charge for all vehicles.

This shift is seen as an opportunity created by the increasing popularity of EVs.

Speaking on 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott, McKell Institute Chief Executive Ed Cavanough explained that the proposal is designed to reduce the financial burden on low income earners and those living in outer suburbs.

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“There is a future where we’re not reliant on fuel excise and we’ve shifted largely to road user charging,” Cavanough said.

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