Committee Details

Overview

The Committee, in accordance with the resolution of the Legislative Assembly on 25 August 2005, inquired into a range of issues regarding petrol pricing in Queensland. During its inquiry, the committee was to investigate, report and make recommendations on:

• the extent to which current petrol prices increase the competitiveness of alternative fuel sources such as E-10;
• the economic and financial consequences of current fuel prices with a particular emphasis on regional Queensland and outer metropolitan areas;
• practical ways that consumers can reduce their petrol bills;
• whether existing information on the fuel efficiency of different makes of motor vehicles is sufficient;
• the extent to which recent fuel increases could be moderated through enhanced domestic competition;
• how the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission powers could be strengthened to deliver enhanced competition;
• whether Queensland receives its fair share of road funding;
• the capacity and benefits of the Federal Government to reduce fuel excise to ameliorate the impact of high fuel prices on families and business;
• whether Queensland motorists are receiving the full benefit of the 8.354 cents per litre subsidy; and
• the efficiency of administration for the Bulk End Users Scheme.