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Motorists face increases and new charges to help pay for roads

Congestion charging and more toll roads will add to cost imposed by higher road user charges.

The Government has commtted nearly $33 billion to transport infrastructure over the next three years.

Brent Edwards Wed, 04 Sep 2024

Light vehicle owners face what could be substantial tax increases from 2027 once they start paying road user charges.

Not only will they pay more in road user charges (RUCs) than they would in fuel taxes, but those charges are also set to increase the year after the next election.

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Brent Edwards Wed, 04 Sep 2024
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