Tagged: sustainability

BlueScope progressing steel decarbonisation

Australia’s two largest iron ore producers and its biggest steelmaker have partnered in their efforts to accelerate the decarbonisation of steelmaking by agreeing to jointly investigate the development of the country’s first ironmaking electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant. Under …

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Victoria’s first all electric bus depot

The Victorian Government has opened Victoria’s first electric bus depot in Melbourne’s North-East. Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams announced Ventura’s Ivanhoe depot has been converted to accommodate the largest fleet of zero-emissions buses in the state, as …

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New Vehicle Efficiency Standard introduced

The Australian Government has released the preferred model of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, set to come into effect by the start of next year. The Standard has been under development since the Australian Government committed to its development last …

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Federal inquiry launched into EV transition

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has commenced an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The Committee is seeking written submissions providing recommendations relating to any or all of the below …

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New fuel and emission standards announced

The Australian Government has announced new fuel quality and noxious emissions standards that are expected to save $6.1 billion in health and fuel costs by 2040 while putting more efficient cars on our roads. The standards come following some startling …

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NSW net zero plans announced at RA event

NSW took a significant step forward on its decarbonisation journey, announcing a major new net zero package at a Roads Australia event. Minister for Transport Jo Haylen today used RA’s Spotlight on Sustainability to outline NSW’s plan to accelerate the decarbonisation of its $72.3 …

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EV charge ruled out by High Court

The High Court has handed down its long-awaited decision on the legality of Victoria’s zero and low emission road user charge, determining the charge is an excise and therefore unconstitutional when levied by a State Government. The Victorian government currently …

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CEO Keynote: National Roads & Traffic Expo

Below is a full copy of the keynote speech delivered by RA CEO, Ehssan Veiszadeh, to open the National Roads & Traffic Expo. National Roads & Traffic Expo – Keynote speech Decarbonisation Roads as a public space My questions… Workforce …

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