Chris Ellison (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Human Services) Share this | Hansard source

In relation to that second part of the question, premium unleaded fuel and diesel will still be available in Alice Springs. We have asked fuel companies to take steps to secure premium to ensure that it is not misused and certainly the government would encourage all Alice Springs residents to support the rollout of Opal fuel and to recognise that it is safe for vehicles that were designed to be driven on regular unleaded fuel. In relation to the expansion of the program, I understand that the new region in the East Kimberley and the expanded Central Desert region will also get access to the various components announced in the 2006-07 budget measure, which involved just in excess of $55 million.