Richard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services) Share this | Hansard source

The Boosting Australia's Diesel Storage Program received a range of high-quality applications, with the program guidelines focused on fuel security benefits, strategic regional locations and good job opportunities for Australia. Applications for the program were considered by a committee of officials at the department of industry, and the committee has provided advice on the different scenarios to the minister. The minister is considering a range of issues in the guidelines and will continue to engage with that committee in the department of industry as needed. The minister will make a decision in due course, as the government is keen for the construction projects to commence soon to meet the 2024 time line for the increased diesel stockholding obligation. Following the decision, the department will contact applicants directly to negotiate the grant agreements.