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2022 ELECTION
Q&A WITH PETER MALINAUSKAS LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION South Australia has reaped the rewards of successfully managing the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. As Australia and the world opens up, what are your priorities to ensure that businesses in this state can grow and prosper? The COVID-19 pandemic presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a better South Australia. But it won’t just happen. We must seize this moment. I am determined that the suite of policies I take to the people of South Australia in March are not just for the next election, but for the next generation. The coming years will present challenges, but they also present opportunities, the likes of which we haven’t seen since World War II. I have already announced some of my policies for the future and look forward to detailing more in the lead up to the election. In 30 years' time, I hope our children can say this generation saw the moment, and seized the moment. Let’s make the legacy of COVID-19 a more secure and prosperous future.
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The next four years will be critical for our states economic future post-COVID-19. Under a Malinauskas Labor government there will be no new taxes or sudden tax changes like we saw with the introduction of Land Tax aggregation. There will also be no dramatic increases in levies and charges. We will also deliver a long term plan to address skill shortages that are impacting so many of your businesses. Our plan for motorsport and car clubs will get more classic and historic vehicles onto the road for club events and exhibitions, and support the car restoration industry, including panel beaters, spray painters, mechanics, auto electricians and motor trimmers. COVID-19 has been a major disruptor, regularly changing the way we do business in this State. If you are elected as the next Premier, what support, clarity and confidence can automotive businesses expect from your government? We will work with the MTA and key businesses to forge a shared path driven by the consensus that a small state thrives on co-operation, not
division, and that we are stronger working together towards shared goals. We will provide clear direction, because if we want businesses to employ, invest and create jobs, they need certainty in an uncertain world Currently electric vehicles only make up a very small percentage of sales in South Australia, with varying predictions about how many will be sold and when. How will you help businesses in the automotive industry plan and invest towards this future with confidence? Labor will repeal the Marshall Liberal government’s electric vehicle tax. This legislation is due to take effect from 2027, and Labor will repeal it before any electric vehicles can be taxed for the kilometres they drive. We want to encourage South Australians to buy an electric vehicle and hitting them with this tax will have the opposite effect. Changing automotive technology is also putting pressure on government revenue such as national fuel excise, leading to different states and territories implementing or ruling out road user charge policies for zero and low emission vehicles. Is a road user charge at a state level in our best interests?
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