A strong Fuel Efficiency Standard is the key policy to unlocking a reliable supply of affordable electric vehicles to slash fuel costs and transport emissions. The Federal Government is currently taking submissions on how to roll out a Standard – and we need to speak up to ensure it's strong enough to meet and beat global standards, so Australia doesn't become a dumping ground for polluting cars.

How to make your submission:

We’ve made this tool to assist you to write an effective, informed response to the most crucial parts of this submission process. We have picked the 3 most impactful consultation areas for you to respond to, which are likely to be the key battlegrounds in the design of the Fuel Efficiency Standard.

For each question below, we have included our suggested talking points for your response. If you wish to read some extra information for each question, check out our Context Document here.

If you haven’t heard about Fuel Efficiency Standards, check out our Explainer Document here, which covers why this policy is so important to get right and what it does.

If you feel confident about the ins and outs of a Fuel Efficiency Standard, you can make a submission directly to the Government’s process here. You may find our Context Document useful. If you do make a submission via the Government website, please send us a note letting us know you have, so we can track our community's impact!