Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Discount Scheme Repeal) Amendment Act 2023
What it actually does
Ends the Clean Car Discount, which gave rebates on low-emission vehicles funded by fees on high-emission vehicles, with charges and rebates ceasing after 31 December 2023. Passed under urgency in December 2023 and assented on 19 December 2023.
Source: legislation.govt.nz · 2023-12
The Trump take
“No more ute tax! Big trucks, big engines, the way God intended. Electric cars are fine, Elon's my friend, sometimes.”parody
Why it scored this way
Climate
Ends an EV subsidy scheme
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Loves it
Taxes
Removes the so-called 'ute tax' fee on high-emission vehicles
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Likes it
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