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Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM) advocate for a national ethanol mandate to enhance affordable low-carbon liquid fuels and energy security. The proposed mandate, modeled after Queensland's E10, aims to stimulate investment in domestic ethanol production and support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biodiesel.

ASM argues that ethanol is vital for producing these fuels, but Australia's current production capacity is insufficient. A national mandate could unlock significant private investment, provide the lowest-cost carbon abatement in transport fuels, and strengthen Australia's fuel security. ASM highlights the need for a robust national policy to avoid the pitfalls of existing state mandates, which have undermined investor confidence.