Architecture of Australia's tax and transfer system

Source:Treasury
"New motor vehicle technologies such as "etags" and global positioning systems could be an efficient way to apply a carbon price to fuel, says a discussion paper on the review of Aust's tax system released on August 6. The Fed Govt's current fuel excise was not an effective means to meet social or enviro objectives, it said. Fuel excise rates do not substantially change the decision to drive in particular vehicles (to reduce road damage), in particular areas (to reduce noise pollution) or at particular times (to reduce congestion), the paper said. New technologies (such as 'etag' and global positioning systems) are increasing the viability of more efficient direct charging mechanisms."