Policy
Oil Industry Responds to Senate Committee Recommendations for Reform of Industry Regulation
The oil industry today urged the Opposition and the Democrats to allow the passage of the Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill, containing the Government’s reform package for the petroleum products industry. Jim Starkey, Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Petroleum said ‘AIP member companies can accept the draft Oilcode (subject to agreement on one […]
Submission to Senate Economics Legislation Committee Inquiry into Tax and Superannuation Amendment Laws Amendment (2014 Measures no. 6) Bill 2014
Through submissions to review processes, AIP aims to inform the community about the downstream petroleum industry, and its significance to the national economy, by making available comprehensive factual information and data about the industry and its performance over time. AIP material also highlights the key challenges facing the industry, particularly in a highly competitive environment. […]
At a Glance: AIP’s Role in the Downstream Petroleum Industry
The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) was formed in 1976 to promote industry self-regulation and an effective dialogue between the oil industry, government and the community. It replaced a number of other organisations including the Petroleum Information Bureau that had been operating in Australia since the early 1950s.
Downstream Petroleum 2005
The Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) today released Downstream Petroleum 2005, the new edition of AIP’s biennial publication on the state of the Australian downstream petroleum industry. The Executive Director of AIP, Dr John Tilley, said “Downstream Petroleum 2005 will increase public awareness about the downstream petroleum industry, the challenges we face, and the importance […]
Downstream Petroleum 2003
The Australian Institute of Petroleum today released Downstream Petroleum 2003, a concise overview of petroleum marketing and refining in Australia. The report was launched at Parliament House by The Hon Ian Macfarlane, Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources. The newly appointed Chairman of AIP, Mr Dave Reeves, said, “The Australian downstream petroleum industry has faced […]
New Chairman For AIP
Following the retirement of Tony Blevins, the new chairman of the Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) is to be Gerry Hueston of BP. The appointment is effective from today. Gerry is the Managing Director of BP Australia with additional responsibility as Chief Executive Officer, Marketing, which encompasses BP’s downstream business in Australia, New Zealand, Papua […]
New Chairman For AIP
Caltex Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Tony Blevins will succeed Shell Australia Chairman Peter Duncan as Chairman of the Australian Institute of Petroleum (AIP) effective today. Mr Blevins has been Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Caltex since 31 March 2000 and a Director of AIP since 1 April 2000. Prior to his […]
No Winners in Withdrawal of Petroleum Industry Reform Package
The oil industry is extremely disappointed that the Government has found it necessary to withdraw the petroleum industry reform package. This withdrawal is the result of the failure by the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) to accept a key element of the Government’s reform package. By undermining the reform package, the MTAA has demonstrated […]
Oil Industry Urges Completion of the Reform Package for the Petroleum Products Industry
The oil industry today urged the Opposition and the Democrats to allow the passage of the Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill, containing the Government’s reform package for the petroleum products industry. Jim Starkey, Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Petroleum said ‘AIP member companies can accept the draft Oilcode (subject to agreement on one […]
Oil Industry Responds to Senate Committee Recommendations for Reform of Industry Regulation
The Australian Institute of Petroleum is disappointed that the Opposition and the Australian Democrats are not yet prepared to support much needed reform of the framework of regulation governing petroleum retail marketing. The lack of agreement in the report of the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee on the proposal for repeal […]