Mr. Matthew Collins:

We are taking a range of measures to achieve our climate objectives in the transportation sector, not just taxation. Another example from a regulatory point of view is the role of biofuels. That will be in the vehicles that people are using at the moment, again, to improve the carbon intensity of the transportation. There is a range of options rather than one single option in terms of addressing that factor.

Senator Mulherin is concerned about EVs being the solution and the impact that will have on families but, again, we are supporting the roll out of a network of EV charging points. That is to provide reassurance to people in rural communities as well that there will be sufficient charging points and mobility will be maintained in rural areas. We are taking a suite of actions to address the climate issues, but we are also very conscious that there are interim steps that can be taken that do not have as much impact on lower income, rural families as well.