Katie Allen (Higgins, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Morrison government is investing in Australia's future by investing in technologies that will drive down emissions. One of the many ways we're doing this is through the Future Fuels Fund. Last week, the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction announced almost $25 million in funding through ARENA. This funding will directly support more than 400 new fast-charging stations across the country. Our government is focused on driving down electric vehicle range anxiety, while powering up EVs. While industry works to make electric vehicle technology more affordable, we will get on with the important work of supporting the infrastructure that's needed to make EVs easier. This approach will empower more consumers to switch to EVs with confidence. Just as I've recently bought an electric car, this further commitment by the Morrison government will help even more Australians join me in making the switch. In fact, it's pleasing to know that, for the second consecutive year, EV registrations have almost doubled. The commitment from the Morrison government to reduce emissions by investing in new technology is clear. We've already committed around $1.4 billion to help increase the uptake of low- and zero-emissions vehicle technologies. The investment in EV infrastructure is just another way this government is helping secure Australia's future.