The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) says the Queensland Government’s new QFleet Vehicle Emissions Reduction Strategy 2025-2030 is a balanced and realistic approach to decarbonising the state’s transport fleet.
Unlike prescriptive targets that mandate specific technologies, this strategy focuses on reducing total fleet emissions while recognising the need for operational flexibility across Queensland’s decentralised public service.
FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the Queensland strategy also acknowledged key constraints to the electric vehicle transition: the limited availability of charging infrastructure and vehicle choice in some market segments.
“The Queensland Government has recognised that the best pathway for emissions reduction is to utilise a range of vehicle technologies rather than focusing solely on battery electric vehicles,” Weber says.
“Since the introduction of the Commonwealth Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard earlier this year, we have more information and evidence regarding the challenges of shifting to a lower-emission fleet of vehicles on Australian roads.
“Right now, Australian consumers remain hesitant to the change even though more than 90 battery electric vehicles are available.
“The Queensland Government has listened to its QFleet customers and recognised that it can provide more choice while still delivering meaningful emissions reductions.
“It reflects the real-world challenges of vehicle deployment and provides more time for development of the infrastructure needed to underpin long-term change,” he says.
The FCAI supports policies that allow a mix of low and zero-emission vehicles to achieve a reduction in transport emissions to help meet Australia’s international obligations.
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