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Ethanol mandate to be introduced despite lack of evidence on net benefits to Qld

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Gene Tunny

Earlier this week, the Queensland Government introduced into Parliament a bill for a 2 per cent ethanol mandate (see this Brisbane Times report). This measure appears designed to placate Katter’s Australian Party, which is looking out for cane growers who … Continue reading →

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Ethanol mandate should not proceed without cost-benefit analysis

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Gene Tunny

Before the Queensland Government commits to the 2 per cent ethanol mandate proposed in the biofuels discussion paper, it should commission a cost-benefit analysis to ensure that the costs the mandate will impose on motorists, estimated at over $4 million … Continue reading →

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