Tradies caught up in Labors strict new-car emissions standards

Master Plumbers Association of NSW CEO Nathaniel Smith has raised concerns over Labor's strict new-car emissions standards that are set to come into effect in 2025. Mr Smith’s comments come as the federal government has announced new laws that will mandate stringent emission standards for petrol and diesel-powered vehicles. With utes and four-wheel drives to be the hardest hit. The regulations are set to be aligned with ‘Euro 6d’ standards. Mr Smith said he would like to see more consultations done by the government with the trade industry before the new emission stands come into place. “I would like to see some more consultation; obviously, they consult with motor groups and manufacturers, but we're the end user,” he told Sky News host Paul Murray. “And there seems to be a push towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the future, and that won't meet the needs of people who work in the maintenance industry - it’s a very spontaneous industry. "You could be doing a job here which is light work changing some washers, and then you're fixing a leak … so that could happen in one day and if eventually, you’re using an electric vehicle, when are you going to charge it.”