Ethanol mandate (E10 minimum) in fuel supply How: Federal fuel standard amendment. Outcome: Reduces oil-import dependence; supports grain growers.
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Source: Bob Katter MP / KAP (crossbench). Money flow: ~$200M/yr admin. Original ref: B26-046. Citation: https://cairnsnews.org/2026/03/25/five-federal-independent-members-demand-albanese-introduce-ethanol-in-fuel-halt-52c-fuel-excise-tax/
Cross-agency rule joining welfare payment data + smart-meter consumption to flag at-risk households. Proactively offers rebates, hardship plans and efficiency retrofits without requiring application.
NSW already has FuelCheck. Make it national, real-time, and include LPG and EV charging.
Single-page energy bill comparison
A government-run, no-commission energy comparison tool (like Energy Made Easy but simpler). Answer 3 questions, get the cheapest plan. Not 47 plans with asterisks.
No-fee bill smoothing as default
Require energy and water retailers to offer monthly even-payment plans as the default (opt-out), not hidden in settings. Prevents bill shock.