The Australia Institute’s Richie Merzian says Australia is becoming a “dumping ground” for older vehicles and those with poor fuel efficiency.
“80 per cent of the world have fuel efficiency standards that are mandated – we don’t in Australia,” he told Sky News Australia.
New research from the Australia Institute shows imposing emissions standards could help ease pain at the bowser and contribute to Australia’s climate target.
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