Liquid Fuel Supply (Ethanol and Other Biofuels Mandate) Amendment Bill 2026

Overview

This bill strengthens Queensland's ethanol and biofuels mandate by setting enforceable minimum biofuel content levels for petrol and diesel, increasing penalties for non-compliance, and requiring E10 octane ratings to be displayed at fuel pumps. It responds to concerns that the existing mandate has not been effectively enforced due to broad exemptions and loopholes.

Who it affects

Motorists will get clearer fuel labelling and guaranteed minimum ethanol content in E10. Fuel retailers and wholesalers face stricter compliance requirements and higher penalties. Queensland biofuel producers stand to benefit from increased demand.

Key changes

• E10 fuel must contain at least 9% ethanol by volume, up from the current effective levels under the 4% mandate framework
• All other petrol blends must contain at least 1% ethanol and diesel blends at least 2% biodiesel
• Maximum penalties increase to 400 penalty units for a first offence and 4,000 penalty units for repeat offences
• Fuel sellers can no longer rely on claiming ignorance as a defence — they must prove they had active compliance systems in place
• Service stations must display the octane rating of E10 on fuel pumps so drivers can see it before and during fuelling