MEDIA RELEASE
EV inquiry report tabled
Today, the Chair of the Standing Committee on Planning, Transport and City Services tabled the report for the Committee’s Inquiry into electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the ACT.
The Chair, Ms Jo Clay MLA, said ‘As the ACT transitions towards phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles, it was important for the Committee to conduct this inquiry to see how the ACT is progressing on EV adoption, and what we need to do to further encourage EV uptake.’
‘The Committee’s report made a total of 30 recommendations covering a broad range of issues. Some of the Committee’s recommendations to the ACT Government include:
- reviewing the proposed rollout of charging infrastructure to ensure equitable spatial distribution of chargers;
- not disincentivising the purchase of low-emissions vehicles when considering road-user charges; and
- ensuring that public charging facilities are accessible to people with a disability.’
‘The Committee wishes to extend its appreciation to all inquiry participants for their engagement throughout the inquiry process and for the valuable contributions they made in assisting and informing the Committee's deliberations.’
The Committee’s report is available on the Assembly’s webpage at: https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/recent-reports
Under the Assembly’s standing orders, the ACT Government is required to respond to committee reports within four months of tabling.
14 September 2023
STATEMENT ENDS.
For further information please contact:
Committee Chair, Ms Jo Clay MLA on (02) 6205 0131
Acting Committee Secretary, Ms Miona Ikeda on (02) 6205 0199 or at LACommitteePTCS@parliament.act.gov.au