Australia kicks off consultation of National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy

In Australia, the Albanese Labor Government has kicked off consultation on the development of a National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy to support new opportunities for our farmers and producers. Bioenergy is a critical renewable alternative to conventional fossil fuels and will be an important part of Australia’s transition to net zero.

Bioenergy needs a consistent supply of feedstocks, providing Australian farmers and foresters with new opportunities to supply the necessary biomass. To support this, the Albanese Labor Government is developing a National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy.

It will help establish a coordinated, national direction for the sustainable development of bioenergy feedstock production – which will support economic opportunities and more jobs in our regions.

The new Strategy is backed by significant new investment from the Albanese Labor Government, including A$1.1 billion to help unlock the vast economic opportunities on offer from low carbon liquid fuels.

The new ten-year Cleaner Fuels Program will stimulate private investment in Australian onshore production of low carbon liquid fuels, such as renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.

The National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy discussion paper seeks industry expertise and views, including on issues such as infrastructure requirements, social licence and sustainability, research and development needs and coordination across jurisdictions. Submissions on the discussion paper can be made until November 7, 2025.