Environmental Taxation



The circular economy represents a move away from a traditional, ‘take-make-use-dispose’, linear system to one that designs out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials… Read More ›

Supporting a Circular Economy Through Taxation

The fossil fuel excise has been cut by 50% in the Federal Budget, effective from 30 March 2022 and will continue for the next six… Read More ›

[Budget Forum 2022] Petrol Excise Cut in the Budget! What About the Transition to Zero-Emission Cars?

The extreme flooding in early March 2022 badly impacted communities north and south of Brisbane and around Sydney. During that same period in March, Melbourne… Read More ›

There Has Been Plenty of Rain, Do We Need a Water Tax?

Carbon taxes can be a cost-effective way to address climate change. However, for successful implementation of carbon taxes, they must be accepted by the public.… Read More ›

Assessing Public Support for Carbon Taxes in Australia

In 2019, we set out to undertake a structured literature review on the topic of water taxes. For a topic that has such global significance,… Read More ›

Water Taxes: A Systematic Literature Review With Application to Australia and New Zealand

A greater diversity of resources is needed in the energy mix. Biofuels are currently a minor component in the energy mix and this shortfall should… Read More ›

Biofuels, Ethanol and Tax Incentives

Now, more than ever, tax reform can play a role to support a sustainable, resilient future. The tax system is a powerful driver of Australia’s… Read More ›

Australia Needs a Sustainable Green Approach to Tax Reform

New Zealand is a signatory to the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In its first Voluntary National Review, the Government… Read More ›

The Tax Working Group and the Circular Economy: Context and Challenges

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