Oceanian Perspectives on Transport Pricing and Financing of roads and public transport

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of pricing and funding initiatives in recent years in Oceania, with a focus mainly on Australia and to a limited extent, New Zealand. With a focus on land based road and public transport, we summarise approaches adopted by various State jurisdictions as well as the Federal government. Specific attention is given to road user charging of heavy and light vehicles as well a public transport, including the plans as we transition to electric vehicles. The paper overviews approaches to road financing including the role of PPS.