Commonwealth legislation

Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Determination 2017

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This is a simple price-setting instrument that updates how much heavy vehicle operators (trucks and buses) pay to use public roads.

What it does:

Sets the rate: Fixes the road user charge at $0.258 for every litre of taxable fuel (like diesel) used by heavy vehicles on public roads
Wipes old rates: Cancels all previous rate determinations made by earlier ministers
Takes effect: Applies from 1 July 2017

Why it matters: Heavy vehicles can claim fuel tax credits to get back the tax paid on fuel, but they must pay this "road user charge" to offset the wear and tear they cause to roads. This charge reduces the amount of credit they actually receive. Think of it as a toll paid through the fuel system—this determination simply updates the per-litre price of that toll.

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Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Determination 2017

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Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Determination 2017

I, DARREN CHESTER, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, under subsection 43‑10(8) of the Fuel Tax Act 2006:

(a) revoke all previous determinations of the rate of the road user charge; and

(b) determine that the rate of the road user charge is $0.258 for each litre of taxable fuel.

This Determination commences on 1 July 2017.

Dated 18 April 2017

DARREN CHESTER

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

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Fuel Tax (Road User Charge) Determination 2017

I, DARREN CHESTER, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, under subsection 43‑10(8) of the Fuel Tax Act 2006:

(a) revoke all previous determinations of the rate of the road user charge; and

(b) determine that the rate of the road user charge is $0.258 for each litre of taxable fuel.

This Determination commences on 1 July 2017.

Dated 18 April 2017

DARREN CHESTER

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport