The Australian Motor Vehicle Environment Committee (MVEC) is undertaking a review of vehicle emissions and fuel standards for Australia post 2006.

On behalf of MVEC both the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional
Services (DOTARS) and Environment Australia (EA) will jointly manage a comprehensive review.

The main facets of the review will be a consideration of the vehicle emissions standards post 2006 and also the fuel standards necessary to support any new emissions standards.

An examination of complementary measures, including non-regulatory policy options, has also been placed as part of the exploration.

A discussion paper has now been developed that is intended to stimulate public comment to assist the setting of appropriate fuel quality and emissions standards for Australia.

MVEC says these standards will also provide the legal framework for initiatives to support cleaner vehicles and fuels, including the Commonwealth Government's Budget announcement on incentives to promote cleaner fuels.