5Preamble

5 Preamble

This Measure forms part of an integrated suite of approaches being implemented by participating jurisdictions to manage emissions from diesel vehicles. Four broad approaches are available to manage vehicle emissions. These are to

• specify emissions standards for new vehicles (vehicles which are not yet in use) and have manufacturers meet them;
• provide appropriate clean fuels;
• specify emission standards for in-service vehicles and improve the emissions performance of in-service vehicles to bring them into compliance with these standards; and
• reduce vehicle use and encourage efficient driving behaviour.

It is the purpose of this Measure to provide a framework for the management of in-service emissions from diesel vehicles that complements and protects the emissions improvements obtained from existing regimes. New vehicle emission standards and fuel quality standards are specified in Commonwealth legislation. Strategies to reduce vehicle use are beyond the scope of this Measure.