On 11 February 2016, the Ministerial Forum released a discussion paper PDF: 1312 KB  seeking public feedback on possible measures to reduce vehicle emissions in Australia. 80 submissions were received.

Taking this feedback into account, the Ministerial Forum subsequently released, on 20 December 2016, the following three consultation papers:

• a draft Regulation Impact Statement on improving the efficiency of new light vehicles;
• a draft Regulation Impact Statement on strengthening noxious emissions standards for light and heavy vehicles; and
• a discussion paper on improving fuel quality standards.

The draft Regulation Impact Statements estimated the costs and benefits of the proposed fuel efficiency and noxious emissions standards and sought views on design elements and timing for their adoption. The fuel quality discussion paper and built on the recent review of the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000.

The consultation period closed on 10 March 2017 and submissions were received from 92 stakeholders, including from vehicle manufacturers, fuel suppliers, transport operators, consumer, health and environment groups, and individuals.

Further information on the two Regulation Impact Statements (including submissions) is available below. Some submissions have been withheld by request.

Further information on the fuel quality discussion paper and subsequent Regulation Impact Statement released in 2018 is available from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

Previous consultation documents

These consultation documents remain available for reference only.

• Draft Regulation Impact Statement: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles PDF: 2034 KB  DOCX: 6117 KB
• Draft Regulation Impact Statement: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air PDF: 1420 KB  DOCX: 7552 KB

Additional reports

To inform discussion around vehicle efficiency and fuel quality standards, the department commissioned research by independent expert consultants, ABMARC and IHS Markit respectively. The results of both studies are also provided below.

• ABMARC 2016 Study—Analysis of the Australian 2015 New Light Vehicle Fleet and Review of Technology to Improve Light Vehicle Efficiency PDF: 8493 KB 
• IHS Markit 2016 Study—Fuel Quality and Emissions Standards in Australia: Fuel Sulfur Impacts on Euro 6 Compliance PDF: 1650 KB 

Public Submissions to the draft Regulation Impact Statements

No.	Author	Submission
1	3068 Group: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 19 KB
2	Action for Public Transport: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 43 KB
3	AGL Energy: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 193 KB
4	Allied Automotive Consulting Services: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 135 KB
5	Allied Automotive Consulting Services: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 133 KB
6	Ateco: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 1015 KB
7	Ateco: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 1013 KB
8	Audi Australia: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 517 KB
9	Audi Australia: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 501 KB
10	Australian Automobile Association	PDF: 1996 KB
11	Australian Electric Vehicle Association	PDF: 657 KB
12	Australasian Fleet Management Association	PDF: 663 KB
13	Australian Trucking Association	PDF: 154 KB
14	Bio Energy Australia: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 563 KB
15	Bosch (Australia): Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 5006 KB
16	Bosch (Australia): Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 4277 KB
17	Bus Industry Confederation: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 885 KB
18	Business Council of Australia	PDF: 756 KB
19	Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc	PDF: 137 KB
20	ClimateWorks and Future Climate Australia	PDF: 1110 KB
21	Darebin City Council: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 59 KB
22	Electric Vehicle Council	PDF: 806 KB
23	Environmental Defenders of Australia	PDF: 485 KB
24	Fiat Chrysler Australia: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 80 KB
25	Fiat Chrysler Australia: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 82 KB
26	Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 1401 KB
27	Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 1389 KB
28	Ford Motor Company Australia: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 1422 KB
29	Ford Motor Company Australia: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 1706 KB
30	Gas Energy Australia: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 359 KB
31	Gas Energy Australia: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 278 KB
32	GM Holden: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 82 KB
33	GM Holden: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 62 KB
34	Global Fuel Economy Initiative: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 573 KB
35	Government of the ACT	PDF: 2466 KB
36	Government of New South Wales: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 38 KB
37	Government of New South Wales: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 178 KB
38	Government of Queensland	PDF: 801 KB
39	Government of South Australia: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 84 KB
40	Government of South Australia: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 58 KB
41	Government of Victoria	PDF: 1287 KB
42	Government of Western Australia	PDF: 7041 KB
43	Haval Motors: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 14401 KB
44	Haval Motors: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 14968 KB
45	International Council on Clean Transportation: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 354 KB
46	International Council on Clean Transportation: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 251 KB
47	Individual submission	PDF: 34 KB
48	Individual submission	PDF: 200 KB
49	Individual submission	PDF: 1121 KB
50	Individual submission	PDF: 360 KB
51	Individual submission	PDF: 36 KB
52	Individual submission	PDF: 39 KB
53	Individual submission	PDF: 130 KB
54	Individual submission	PDF: 329 KB
55	Individual submission	PDF: 92 KB
56	Lighter Footprints: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 398 KB
57	Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association	PDF: 55 KB
58	Mitsubishi Motors Australia: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 449 KB
59	Mitsubishi Motors Australia: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 194 KB
60	Motor Trades Association Queensland	PDF: 634 KB
61	National Road Transport Association	PDF: 461 KB
62	Nissan Motor Company Australia: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 425 KB
63	Nissan Motor Company Australia: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 409 KB
64	RebusJ Sustainability: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 280 KB
65	SAIC Motor Australia: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 119 KB
66	SAIC Motor Australia: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 121 KB
67	Shell Australia: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 4074 KB
68	Toyota Australia: Improving the efficiency of new light vehicles	PDF: 135 KB
69	Toyota Australia: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 137 KB
70	Truck Industry Council: Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air	PDF: 790 KB