GRAINGROWERS SUPPORTS:
- The growth of domestic crop-based biofuel production to support Australia’s hard to abate industries such as agriculture and transport to reduce emissions.
- The use of Australian feedstocks for biofuel production, recognising Australia’s leading grain and oilseed production practices.
- The development of alternate domestic markets including biofuel production to ensure market diversification for the Australian grain industry.
- Increasing biofuel production in regional areas to support industrial development and job creation.
- The development of domestic biofuel production capabilities to increase Australia’s fuel security.
GRAINGROWERS RECOGNISES:
- Australia’s skills and experience in world leading grain and oilseed production practices and engineering provide the opportunity to develop a thriving biofuel industry.
- Australia currently has very limited domestic biofuel production capacity.
- Domestic biofuel production requires a thriving ecosystem of grower orientated research and extension as well as production infrastructure, such as canola crushing capacity, to flourish.
- A robust policy framework is vital for maximising biofuel’s positive financial and environmental outcomes and ensuring Australia becomes an integrated local processor.
- Policies that align with climate goals can play an important role in supporting the development of domestic biofuel production by development of biofuel production by encouraging private investment.
- Consumer-led initiatives that promote the use of biofuels will be vital in the long term success of the biofuel industry.
- The experience other countries have gained in biofuel provides Australia with a unique opportunity to develop an industry driven by environmental factors, while also achieving the substantial socioeconomic and geopolitical benefits.
GRAINGROWERS SEEKS:
- Long-term policy certainty to accelerate the growth of the biofuel industry and encourage investor confidence.
- Capital grants and investment in construction of crushing and refining facilities research to accelerate the affordability of new technologies and build investor confidence in renewable energy projects.
- Dedicated research and extension programs to ensure Australian grain growers are positioned to meet biofuel market requirements.