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The Climate Council recommends the following:

Recommendation 1:

In light of the wide-ranging benefits that fuel efficiency standards can deliver – both in terms of the specific goals and objectives of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy and for the broader Australian community – Climate Council recommends the Australian Government move swiftly to introduce strong fuel efficiency standards in line with the policy principles outlined in this submission. 

Recommendation 2: 

The ongoing payment of fossil fuel subsidies is increasingly indefensible as technology advances and Australia moves to reduce emissions by at least 43% by 2030. Climate Council recommends the Australian Government commence the withdrawal of these subsidies, with the aim of having fully eliminated them within five years. 

Recommendation 3: 

Climate Council recommends the Australian Government develop a comprehensive Zero Emission Transport Strategy addressing the full suite of technology, policy and behaviour change considerations underpinning the full decarbonisation of transport in Australia. Delivering a National Electric Vehicle Strategy is a positive first step, but there are a wide range of issues impacting the decarbonisation of transport which cannot be achieved through vehicle electrification alone. 

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