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James Smith: National Road Carriers spokesperson says it's disappointing taxes are being used as sole funding for Lab's infrastructure

Published: Aug. 17, 2023, 7:48 p.m.

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Mixed feedback for the Government\'s three-year transport budget.

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It\'s proposing a 12 cent fuel tax rise, to fund more than $20 billion of infrastructure, road maintenance, upgrades and public transport.

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National Road Carriers spokesperson, James Smith told Mike Hosking it\'s great to acknowledge infrastructure needs, but disappointing taxes are being used as the sole funding solution.

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He believes greater use of toll roads, and value capture has to be looked at.

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Value capture occurs when industries who receive direct benefits from new or improved infrastructure, help fund its construction.

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