National feedstock strategy needed for Australia to be a power in biofuels | 12 July 2024

Posted on by Emma Roberts
The Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC) has highlighted the need for a national feedstock strategy if Australia is genuine about developing a domestic capability in biofuels. “We support Australia’s biofuels ambition, as sugar can provide close to 10% of Australia’s sustainable aviation fuel needs through the use of sugar byproducts alone, and a significant portion of the market i...
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Engagement on Renewable Energy Zones is not social license | 24 June 2024 

Posted on by Emma Roberts
In its submission to Powerlink’s consultations on Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), the Australian Sugar Milling Council has cautioned Powerlink and the Queensland Government that community engagement is a necessary but not sufficient exercise in securing the renewables sector’s social license. With concerns around maintaining land under cane, greater respect for what constitutes good...
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Reef Credits Scheme a missed opportunity to promote a balanced approach to sustainability | 13 May 2024

Posted on by Emma Roberts
The Australian Sugar Milling Council, the peak body for Australia’s sugar manufacturers, is calling for changes to the proposed Reef Credits Scheme (the ‘Scheme’) that will deliver improved environmental outcomes and the ongoing prosperity of the State’s sugar regions. Currently under review, the Scheme provides payments to cane growers and land managers who contribute to lower nitrogen run-...
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