Labor governments push for national road-user charging after Victorian EV decision

Treasurer Tim Pallas says refunds being considered after high court ruled charge was unconstitutionalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLabor governments in three states are pressing the commonwealth to consider national road-user charging, after the high court struck down Victoria's electric vehicle tax.On Thursday the Victorian treasurer, Tim Pallas, said the government will consider refunding a tax paid by electric vehicle owners after the high court deemed it invalid, but suggests registration costs could rise or a national levy could be implemented in its place.Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...