As revenue from the fuel excise continues to drop, Australia’s proposed solution is to make up the difference with a new tax for electric vehicle drivers. In this episode of talkBIG, host Andrew Sykes is joined by RSM Australia’s National Head of Tax Sam Mohammad and RSM Australia’s Sustainability Lead Nicole Mohan to explore the impacts of this controversial policy.

Together, they debate the fairness of a road user charge that only applies to electric vehicles, how this might impact Australia’s sustainability goals and whether there are other ways to transition away from a fuel excise.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The rationale behind Australia's proposed road user charge for electric vehicles and its potential to replace declining fuel excise revenue.
• The fairness and equity considerations of the road user charge, including its impact on different income groups and regions.
• How the road user charge aligns with Australia's 2035 emissions reduction target and the importance of its careful design.
• The challenges of implementing a road user charge, including vehicle usage tracking and privacy concerns.

Tune in to understand how this policy could impact both individual and corporate road users and how it might shape the future of transportation in Australia.

Experts in this episode:
Sam Mohammad, National Head of Tax, RSM Australia
Nicole Mohan, National Sustainability Lead, RSM Australia 
Andrew Sykes, Canberra Managing Partner, RSM Australia

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