LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendation 1

2.36      The committee recommends that the government release an interim report based on the first round of data collection being undertaken by the Menzies School of Health Research.

Recommendation 2

4.62      The committee recommends that a legislative scheme for low aromatic fuel not be confined to reliance upon the corporations power.

Recommendation 3

4.77      The committee recommends that the government consider whether legislation should define more narrowly the fuels to which the bill would apply, but accepts that there should be capacity to regulate the management of premium fuel in some circumstances.

Recommendation 4

4.83      The committee recommends that there be further examination of the wording of the explanatory memorandum, consultation and exemption clauses, to ensure that fuel manufacturers are properly included, and the bill does not have unintended consequences in the event of supply bottlenecks or disruption.

Recommendation 5

4.86      The committee recommends that the Australian Government continue to consult with the relevant state and territory governments on the possibility of national legislation to mandate the supply of low aromatic fuel to ensure that there is agreed and coordinated action to address petrol supply.

Recommendation 6

4.87      In light of the preceding matters, the committee recommends that the current bill not be proceeded with.

Recommendation 7

5.14      The committee recommends that the Australian government conclude as soon as practical a subsidy review that covers production of up to 100 million litres per annum of low aromatic fuel

Recommendation 8

5.21      The committee recommends that the Australian government review distribution subsidies and their calculation for remote regions, particularly in Western Australia.

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