Low Aromatic Fuel Bill 2012

26 September 2012

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE	(PDF 0KB)

LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS	(PDF 0KB)

Chapter 1 - Low Aromatic Fuel Bill 2012	(PDF 0KB)
The inquiry Purpose of the bill Previous inquiries Structure of this report

Chapter 2 - The government response to the 2009 inquiry	(PDF 0KB)
Current situation Conclusion

Chapter 3 - The success of low aromatic fuel	(PDF 0KB)
Evaluation of the Opal strategy Stakeholder perspectives on the success of low aromatic fuel Conclusion

Chapter 4 - Legislation for Low Aromatic Fuel	(PDF 0KB)
The need for legislation Stakeholder arguments in favour of Commonwealth legislation Current Northern Territory legislation The constitutional capacity for Commonwealth legislation State legislation Other aspects of the bill Conclusion

Chapter 5 - Technical Issues	(PDF 0KB)
Safety of Opal fuel Production capacity constraints for regular low aromatic fuel Distribution, storage and current subsidy schemes Commercial disadvantage Concerns about substitution by sniffers Premium low aromatic fuel

Chapter 6 - A holistic approach to petrol sniffing	(PDF 0KB)
Complementary health care strategies Case management Youth programs Partnerships between stakeholders

Australian Greens - Minority report	(PDF 0KB)
Background Constitutional powers Other concerns with the drafting of the bill 'Continuing to consult' or a lack of commitment? Conclusion

APPENDIX 1 - Submissions and Additional Information received by the Committee	(PDF 0KB)

APPENDIX 2 - Public Hearings	(PDF 0KB)

APPENDIX 3 - Analysis Regions and Key Towns	(PDF 0KB)

For further information, contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6277 3515

Fax: +61 2 6277 5829

Email: community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3515
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5829
Email:	community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au