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Report on Australia’s oil refinery industry

January 2013

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Preliminary pages	(PDF 119KB)

Chapter 1 Introduction	(PDF 59KB)
Referral of the inquiry Background Objectives and scope of the inquiry Conduct of the inquiry Structure of the report

Chapter 2 Australia’s oil refinery industry	(PDF 184KB)
Overview Industry changes Domestic refining capacity Challenges to Australia’s competitiveness Conclusion

Chapter 3 Domestic economic impacts of declining refining capacity	(PDF 145KB)
Introduction Background Discussion Import price outcomes for consumers Energy White Paper – Liquid fuel market policy actions Conclusion

Chapter 4 Energy security	(PDF 316KB)
Introduction Background National Energy Security Assessment Liquid fuels vulnerability assessment Discussion Impact of refinery closures Transport fuel needs Market approach Disruptions in the supply chain Self-sufficiency Role for government IEA 90 day oil stockholdings Conclusion

Chapter 5 Employment issues	(PDF 128KB)
Introduction Background Discussion Employment in the sector and the impact of closures Downstream impacts Skills retention Alternative employment opportunities Conclusion

Appendix A – List of Submissions	(PDF 34KB)

Appendix B – Hearing and Witnesses	(PDF 39KB)

Appendix C – List of reports	(PDF 37KB)