Car emissions fines set for scrap heap under coalition

An elected coalition government plans to remove penalties for car makers in a softening of emissions standards policies, aiming to eliminate the incentive for compliance while Deputy Opposition Leader David Littleproud argues that manufacturers would pass on penalties to consumers. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton promises to scrap penalties, stating they are a tax, and plans to halve petrol excise for 12 months to save motorists money. The move has faced criticism from teal independents like Zali Steggall, who believe the standards need consequences to encourage compliance and bring safer, more fuel-efficient cars to Australia.

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