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The Fuel Efficiency Standard—Cleaner, Cheaper to Run Cars for Australia—Consultation paper

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In this consultation paper we have set out what we think are the key elements for an Australian Fuel Efficiency Standard (FES). But we need your help to design it properly. Some of the elements of a FES can be quite complex and technical, but others are more dependent on general community preferences. Once we have received your feedback, the Government will consider this, develop its proposed FES model, and then introduce legislation as soon as practical to put that model into effect.