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The Fuel Standards Consultative Committee (the Committee) is established under the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 (the Act) as a formal consultation mechanism.
The Act requires that the Committee include one representative of each State and Territory Government, and the Australian Government. It must also include at least one person representing fuel producers, a non-government body with an interest in the protection of the environment, and a person representing the interests of consumers. The Minister may also appoint additional members to the Committee.
The Committee held its first meeting in July 2001. The Committee usually meets twice a year and works in between these meetings.
Under the Act, the Minister must have regard to the Committee's recommendations about a range of matters. The Minister must consult the Committee before:
You can contact members of the Committee through the Secretariat or by writing to them directly.
Fuel Standards Consultative Committee Secretariat
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
T: (02) 6274 1425
E: fuel.quality@environment.gov.au
Assistant Secretary
Environment Standards Branch
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Background: The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) is responsible for administering the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 and acts as the secretariat for the Committee. The person holding the office of Assistant Secretary of the Environment Standards Branch, represents DEWHA on the Committee. The Environment Standards Branch develops and administers environmental policy on such issues as air quality, automotive fuels and waste.
DEWHA is committed to ensuring
Ms Marie Taylor
General Manager, Fuels and Uranium Branch
Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
GPO Box 9839
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Background: The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (DRET) is the lead agency for the development of policies to facilitate the development and implementation of alternative fuels. With an extensive background in energy and resource sector issues, Ms Taylor is currently involved in managing policy development in relation to petroleum and alternative fuels, refining and retailing.
DRET's interest is to ensure that fuel quality standards do not jeopardise Australian industries' productive capacity, do not unnecessarily restrict competition or imports, and will facilitate investment in new technology (from the refinery to automobile manufacturers). DRET sees the Committee as the vehicle to promote uniformity in Australian standards, to facilitate investment in new fuels and technology, and to be a champion for new fuel standards.
Mr Jon Real
Director, Energy and Environment Section
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
PO Box 594
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Mr David Power
Assistant Manager, (Air, Hazardous Materials and Contaminated Sites)
ACT Dept of Urban Services
PO Box 151 CIVIC SQUARE
CANBERRA ACT 2608
Mr Power is responsible for the implementation of air quality policies and programs related to improving the ACT's air quality. As the ACT does not have a large industrial base this work focuses on the domestic sector, in particular emission from wood heaters. Mr Power also oversees the implementation of the Air Toxics, National Pollutant Inventory and Ambient Air Quality National Environment Protection Measures in the ACT.
Mr Nigel Routh
Manager Air Policy
Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW
PO Box A290
SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1232
Background: Mr Routh is responsible for the development of air quality policies and programs (including a range of programs funded from the NSW Environmental Trust related to improving air quality), as well as the assessment of the impact on air quality on proposed developments.
In addition to contributing to the national work of the FSCC, Mr Routh oversees NSW's contribution to the various National Environment Protection Measures that deal with air quality.
Mr Geoff Latimer
Manager, Atmosphere and Noise Unit
Environment Protection Authority Victoria
GPO Box 4395QQ
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Mr Latimer oversees climate change, air quality and noise policy and program development within EPA Victoria. His role on the Committee is of particular relevance to the Environment Protection (Vehicle Emissions) Regulations 2003 that operate within Victoria.
Dr Bob Hyde
Air Specialist
Department of the Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 44
HOBART TAS 7001
Dr Hyde manages the Air Quality Section of the Environment Division, Department of the Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts (DEPHA). He is responsible for Tasmania's air quality monitoring programs and for provision of specialist advice on air quality issues to regulatory officers and government. Bob has an industrial chemistry background and considerable experience in managing air quality issues from industrial and regulatory perspectives.
Mr Kelvyn Steer
Manager, Air & Noise Branch
South Australian Environment Protection Authority
GPO Box 2607
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Background: Mr Steer manages the Air and Noise Branch of the SA EPA, responsible for provision of scientific and technical information and advice on monitoring, regulatory and development issues, including those pertaining to South Australia's Fuel Quality Policy. He has a background in chemistry, bringing some thirty years experience in air quality measurement, scientific and regulatory programs, management, and development of strategic policy and measures at both State and national levels.
The SA EPA deals with air quality issues ranging from industrial gas and dust emissions to motor vehicle emissions and climate change issues. The SA Government is particularly aware of the effect of motor vehicle standards on the two major automobile manufacturers located in the State.
Mr John Sutton
Manager, Air Quality Management Branch
Department of Environment & Conservation
Locked Bag 104
BENTLEY DELIVERY CENTRE WA 6983
Background: Mr Sutton manages the Air Quality Management Branch, Department of Environment and Conservation. He is responsible for the management of WA's air quality, which includes the implementation of monitoring programs, management plans, legislation and major policy instruments. He has extensive experience in environmental management issues across a range of diversified scientific disciplines, including current involvement in several cooperative research projects.
Mr Steve Sanderson
Director, Economics and Policy
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment
GPO Box 2520
DARWIN NT 0801
Mr Scott McDowall
Chief Scientist, Air Sciences
Environmental Protection Agency
PO Box 155
BRISBANE QLD 4002
Background: Mr McDowall is responsible for providing advice to the Environmental Protection Agency and government, industry and community stakeholders regarding the science, policies, programs and processes involved in setting air quality standards and managing ambient air quality. He has been working in this field for the Queensland Government for more than 20 years.
Mr Paul Barrett
Deputy Executive Director
Australian Institute of Petroleum
GPO Box 279
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Background: The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) is a non-profit industry association established in 1976 to assist in the development of a sustainable, internationally competitive petroleum products industry operating in harmony with the environment and community standards. The AIP is a peak industry body for fuel producers and sellers.
The AIP has been actively involved in the development of fuel quality environmental and operability standards with the Australian Government. The AIP has members from industry and research fields, including BP Australia Ltd, Caltex Australia Ltd, Mobil Oil Australia Ltd, the Shell Company of Australia Ltd, and the CSIRO energy technology branch.
Dr David Bowman
Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand
PO Box 1186
SURREY HILLS NORTH VIC 3127
Background: The Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand (CASANZ) is a non-government, non-profit organisation, formed in 1966 to promote the protection of the environment. It has approximately 850 members, some 20% of whom have PhDs, and includes members from a diverse range of professions with an interest in air quality. CASANZ disseminates members' knowledge and practical experience of environmental and air quality management, by the publication of a quarterly journal Clean Air and Environmental Quality Journal.
CASANZ has five branches in Australian States, and one branch in NZ. It is an independent body with a large resource base in its members, and it brings an independent and balanced perspective to the Committee. CASANZ recognises that the costs to consumers and costs to industry need to be balanced in the fuel quality area, and that the best decisions should be promoted in terms of costs and air quality. Dr Bowman was formerly the Senior Environment Adviser with Shell Services International (Asia Pacific).
Director Technical
Australian Automobile Association (AAA)
GPO Box 1555
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Background: The AAA acts on behalf of over 6 million consumers through its member organisations (NRMA, RACQ, RAA, RACV, RACT, AANT, and the RACA), promoting the interests of Australian motorists through a focus on sustainable motoring. The AAA has international affiliation through membership of the Alliance Internationale de Tourisme and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile.
Mr James Hurnall
Director, Technical and Regulatory
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
GPO Box 313
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Background: The FCAI represents the manufacturers and importers of automobiles, commercial vehicles and motorbikes in Australia. The FCAI is consulted by Governments of all levels in Australia regarding the development of regulations affecting the automotive industry. The FCAI recognises that national fuel quality standards are needed to increase industry efficiency.
The FCAI has taken a pro-active role in developing operability standards by working closely with oil companies to ensure supply of a product that is suitable for the vehicle technology available, and to ensure that environmental outcomes are appropriate.
The FCAI emphasises that Australia is a small manufacturer on a worldwide scale, and highlights the need to look to overseas experience to ensure that local standards are those most suitable commercially and technically. The FCAI also emphasises the need for communicating realistic standards for manufacturers in a timely fashion, due to the long time cycles for development of new models of vehicles.
Mr Mike McCullagh
Independent Petroleum Group
46 Beachcrest Rd
WELLINGTON POINT QLD 4160
Background: The Independent Petroleum Group (IPG) was established in 2002 and is an association of independent fuel importers and marketers. IPG represent the interests of member independent importers, wholesalers and retailers of petroleum products, to governments and other interest groups. It ensures a sustainable and expanding independent sector by maintaining a viable import alternative, thereby sustaining competition in the wholesale and retail markets. The IPG's membership includes Woolworths, 7 Eleven, Matilda, Gull, Liberty Oil, Trafigura, and Neumann Petroleum.
Mr John Bortolussi
Director - Engineering
Cummins South Pacific
2 Caribbean Drive
SCORSEBY VIC 3179
Background: Mr Bortolussi is the Director Engineering of Cummins South Pacific and represents the Truck Industry Council (TIC) on the Committee. TIC was established in 2001 as the peak industry body representing truck manufacturers and diesel engine manufacturers.
Members of TIC include Arvin Meritor, Caterpillar of Australia P/L, Cummins South Pacific P/L, Daimler Chrysler Australia P/L, Dana Australia P/L, Eaton P/L, Hino Motor Sales P/L, Isuzu General Motors Australia P/L, Iveco Trucks Australia P/L, Mack Trucks Australia P/L, Mitsubishi Truck Australia P/L, MTU Detroit Diesel Australia, Scania Australia P/L, UD Trucks (Oceania) P/L, Volvo Trucks Australia P/L.