Originally Posted by
MSTRS
Now, me, I would argue that putting levies on fuel at the pump would be more equitable and go a long way towards stopping the use of unregistered vehicles, since the actual rego fee (without ACC) is only about $50.
This excellent idea will be ignored.
(1) Because government wants to be able to "introduce competition' (ie help big business make a profit from) ACC. It cant do that if the levy is collected at the pump. It needs to be able to invoice individuals.
(2) They will try and blur it by saying hhmmph what about electric vehicles. This of course is crap. We will all have smart meters soon, so the levy could be applied 'at the pump" but this will be ignored.
(3) I have asked ACC via an OIA to tell me the cost of collection via fuel levy compared to via registration, or indeed invoicing. They declined to answer. (This will be addressed in the new year)
How it will have to be headed for privatization to occur.
ACC will first have to start to invoice you directly. you will get a 'green slip" (or more likely electronically done) authority to licence your vehicle.
They will send different vehicle types and users different invoices.
The petrol levy we already have will be retained - they will say its to cover those that never insure.
You will then get the option of buying you 'green slip" from private insurers.
It is likely that somewhere in this scenario, compulsory third party insurance will be thrown in. This appeals to those who don't know the facts, and is likely to get widespread support from the uninformed.
David must play fair with the other kids, even the idiots.
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