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Put the foot down on clean car standards

Stricter rules for lower-emissions new vehicles are long overdue, and the risks are easily managed.

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The federal government this week announced its three options for Australia’s first emissions standard for new vehicles. The government prefers the middle-ground option and wants to have the policy in operation by January 1 next year.

This policy is long overdue. It is not without risks, but those are easily managed. The government should proceed without hesitation.

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Tony Wood is head of the energy program at the Grattan Institute.

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