While the rest of the world is offering incentives to transition drivers to electric cars, South Australia is set to become the first government in the world to tax them.
Transport emissions are dangerous to human health -- especially to children -- contributing to more deaths each year than car accidents.
So why is the South Australian government introducing a tax on a critical clean air cure?
The sooner we get more electric cars and vehicles on the road, the sooner we’ll clean up our air and our climate. That’s a safer community for all of us.
But Premier Marshall ...
While the rest of the world is offering incentives to transition drivers to electric cars, South Australia is set to become the first government in the world to tax them.
Transport emissions are dangerous to human health -- especially to children -- contributing to more deaths each year than car accidents.
So why is the South Australian government introducing a tax on a critical clean air cure?
The sooner we get more electric cars and vehicles on the road, the sooner we’ll clean up our air and our climate. That’s a safer community for all of us.
But Premier Marshall is introducing a punitive new tax on electric vehicles that would stifle this clean new industry before it gets off the ground. Email Premier Marshall now to put an end to the Clean Air Tax.
Here’s what you need to know:
Lung Diseases and Infections. Causes of death from transport pollution include lung diseases, asthma, lung cancer and infections like pneumonia.
Heart Disease and Diabetes. Because the tiny particles from transport emissions get into the bloodstream, they contribute to heart disease and diabetes.
Impacts on Children. Transport pollution and proximity to roads are linked to the prevalence of asthma and allergies -- the most common cause of doctor visits for children under five.
Safer Climate. The transition to electric vehicles is critical to achieving South Australia’s target of net zero emissions by 2050 and reducing the impacts of extreme weather.
New Industry. New investment and job growth from clean industries are critical to our economic recovery from Covid. Punitive new taxes stifle investment and growth.
Incentives Not Taxes. Because of the clear health, environmental and economic benefits, many countries are providing large subsidies, rebates and tax benefits for purchasing electric cars -- not punitive taxes.
Cost is often the biggest barrier to someone purchasing an electric car. A new tax will only make that worse, slowing their uptake. That stifles new, clean industry and keeps our air dirtier for longer.