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Federal Election Charter 2025

As Australia approaches the 2025 Federal Election, Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) reaffirms our role as a constructive and forward-looking leader in the nation’s automotive sector and broader economy.

Australia, like the rest of the world, is navigating a complex and multi-faceted energy transition. This process involves integrating emerging technologies into current and future production processes and products, adapting existing infrastructure, and responding to global market dynamics. Achieving successful outcomes will require thoughtful planning and balanced progress. While ambitious climate action is essential, we advocate for a pragmatic approach to its implementation. Regarding transportation in particular, Australia is not yet fully prepared for an electric vehicle (EV) revolution due to challenges such as battery technology limitations, insufficient charging infrastructure, and regulatory complexities. Careful calibration is needed to avoid unintended consequences, such as unnecessarily higher vehicle costs or reduced model availability for consumers.

Download Mitsubishi’s Federal Election Charter 2025

MMAL is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and a key contributor to Australia’s economy throughout this transition. In recognition of the importance of immediate climate action, we have embedded sustainability as one of our core strategic pillars — because we intend to be here for the long term. We believe in leveraging technological solutions to combat climate change and are deeply invested in developing innovative approaches to reduce vehicle emissions. We are committed to ensuring that middle Australia — our core market — is not left behind during the energy transition, particularly in rural and regional areas.

Our Election Charter outlines six policy considerations, including recommendations. We believe that implementing these will help Australia achieve our climate goals, through a balanced and inclusive approach to meet the diverse needs of our country’s regions and industries:

  1. Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs): A sustainable solution for Australia’s vast geography
  2. Harmonising global standards: importance of safety and affordability
  3. Bi-directional charging: Powering homes, strengthening the grid
  4. EV infrastructure development: A collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach
  5. Consumer trust: Protect market integrity and data
  6. Skilled workforce development: The engine of the energy transition

Mitsubishi Motors Australia is committed to engaging with all political parties ahead of the 2025 election to discuss the priorities outlined in this charter. We believe that collaboration is key to achieving a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous future. Together, we can drive meaningful progress for our industry, communities, and shared environment, ensuring a practical and economically sustainable path toward the future.