❓ Mr. Eatts questions the WA government on its assessment, support, and utilisation of locally produced biofuels from forestry and agricultural residues. The government states a biofuels strategy is in development and declines to provide comprehensive data, suggesting targeted inquiries instead.

(1) What assessment has the Western Australian Government undertaken regarding the potential for locally produced biofuels derived from forestry, agricultural residues, wood waste, or other biomass feedstocks?(2) Is the Government aware of any companies operating or proposing to operate biofuel production facilities in Western Australia using forestry and / or agricultural by-products or wood residues?(3) What specific State Government programs, grants, or investment incentives are currently available to support the development of a biofuel manufacturing in Western Australia?(4) Has the Government considered specific policy settings to support the utilisation of forestry and agricultural residues for bioenergy or biofuel production?(5) What opportunities has the Government identified to increase the utilisation of forestry and agricultural residues for renewable fuels or energy production?(6) Does the Western Australian Government currently use biofuels in any State Government vehicle fleets or transport operations:(a) If yes, which agencies currently utilise biofuel blends and in what volumes; and(b) If no, has the Government considered introducing biofuel blends into government fleet procurement as part of emissions reduction initiatives?(7) What barriers, if any, have been identified to the adoption of biofuels in government fleet vehicles or contracted transport services?

(1-5) As announced during the 2025 state election, the state government is currently developing a biofuels strategy. (6-7) The information being sought by the member is not readily available and would require considerable research across Government. If the Member has a query related to a specific agency or department, I would be pleased to consider arranging for the agency or department to provide information on that particular issue.