Variations to the national fuel standards

Division 3 of the Act enables the Minister to, at his discretion, approve variations to the Fuel Standards in response to an application for variation.

In considering whether or not to grant an approval, the Minister must have regard to:

the protection of the environment;
the protection of occupational and public health and safety;
the interests of consumers;
the impact on economic and regional development;

and may have regard to any other matters he/she considers relevant.

An application for approval must be made in accordance with the Regulations and must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee.

For more information on applying for an approval for a variation to the standards, see the Procedures Manual for Approvals; Sections 13-18 of the Act; and the Fuel Quality Standards Regulations 2001.