EV salary-packaging means-test How: Income-test the FBT exemption for over-$180k earners. Outcome: Targets the EV subsidy at middle earners not Tesla salary-packagers.
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Source: Productivity Commission / Danielle Wood (independent). Money flow: Saves ~$300M/yr extra. Original ref: B26-047. Citation: https://www.pwc.com.au/tax/tax-alerts/government-announces-phased-changes-to-the-FBT-electric-car-exemption.html
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