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A Framework for Reform of TaxesRelated to Roads &Transport in Australia
Harry Clarke (with D. Eldridge & D.Prentice).May 2009
 
Transport sector
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About 5% of Aust economy - theeffects of the transport systeminfluence the costs of almost everygood or service.
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Countries with efficient transportsystems have an advantage.
 
Transport sector
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Is a big
user
 
of public resources
– in2005/06 spent $11b on roads andbridges.
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A big
generator of revenues
– fuelexcises in 2005 were $10b.
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A big
source of external costs
– in2005, $9.4b in congestion externalitiesalone.
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