Perth, May 12: Sydney Airport has welcomed the Australian Government’s Federal Budget announcement aimed at accelerating the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Australia.
The package includes a commitment to introduce a low carbon liquid fuel demand-side measure, developed in consultation with industry, and confirms the introduction of the Cleaner Fuels Program to support local SAF production.
Sydney Airport CEO Scott Charlton said: “We congratulate the Government on putting forward an ambitious policy package covering both demand and supply, which industry has long advocated for.
“SAF is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalise Australian sovereign capability and reduce our reliance on imported liquid fuels. SAF can be made in Australia, using Australian feedstocks, helping create and sustain Australian jobs.
“The commitment to a SAF demand-side measure alongside the Cleaner Fuels Program represents significant and meaningful progress toward building an Australian SAF industry, enhancing our long-term fuel security and resilience.”
Charlton said the policy design process would be critical, with collaboration needed between government and industry.
“We look forward to participating in the policy design process alongside government and industry partners to help ensure Australia develops an effective and globally competitive SAF policy framework.
“We encourage all parties in the Parliament to get behind the development of an Australian SAF industry as a critical enabler of Australia’s long-term fuel security and resilience, while creating significant economic opportunities for regional and agricultural communities.”
Research undertaken by Sydney Airport in March 2026 found 72 per cent of Australians supported the development of a domestic SAF industry, while six per cent were opposed.
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