Advocacy

With our members, we anticipate and develop leading positions on issues of concern to the advancement and growth of bioenergy in Australia.

As the peak body representing Australia's bioenergy industry, we play a key role in advocating to government on issues affecting our members and industry. We do this through regular submissions, position statements and targeted industry groups. 

We work closely with industry bodies, federal agencies and government departments on legislative development, seeking to raise the profile of the industry, drive growth, and influence key decision makers.

APPOINTMENTS

  • Member of the Commonwealth Fuel Standards Consultative Committee
  • Member of the NSW Forest Industries Taskforce R&D Advisory Group
  • Member of the ACCC Fuel Consultative Committee
  • Member of the NSW Government Biofuels Expert Panel
  • Member of the QLD Bio futures Industry Advisory Group
  • Member of the QLD Government Ministerial Fuels Council
  • Member of the Commonwealth National Reconstruction Fund Industry Working Group
  • Member of the ATO's Fuel Schemes Stakeholder Group

 

Recent Letters

Bioenergy Australia is advocating for the uptake of domestic bioenergy production and investment by issuing letters to State Premiers, Climate Ministers and Shadow Ministers.

  • Letter Joint letter from the SAFAANZ to Minister King - Following the Industry Roundtable at AVALON 2023, the SAFAANZ issued a joint letter to Minister Catherine King supporting the Jet Council and provided key feedback on the formation of the Jet Zero Council, immediate “quick wins” and significant policy options the Government should be considering now.
  • Letter to the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence Richard Marles - Letter issued to Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles requesting a meeting to discuss support from Defence on key SAF opportunities including a 10% Defence SAF commitment and a SAF demonstration flight at Brisbane RiverFire 2023.
  • Letter to QLD Deputy Premier, Steven Miles - Letter issued to the Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles congratulating the QLD Government on their involvement at AVALON 2023 and ask that it encourages its federal counterparts to pursue policies that support a domestic SAF industry.