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Find the answers to these questions and many others at the Biodiesel Forum 2005. See Full Program below.

As fuel prices have spiralled and uncertainty about future crude oil supplies has grown, biofuels have come back into focus. A number of biodiesel plants are already operating or under construction. Recent press releases and floats have announced construction of even more biodiesel capacity in Australia. Biodiesel is quickly becoming available and Australia's infant industry will need to mature even faster to meet demand and maintain consumer confidence in the quality of supply as well as the sustainable development of oils and fats for biodiesel production.

Highlighting the progress made in the industry over the last year along with covering prospects for the future, Biodiesel Forum 2005 will be the most time and cost effective way to bring yourself up to date with progress in this exciting industry.

A blend of local and international speakers make this a must attend event for anyone with a serious interest in the biodiesel industry.

8.30am	*Registration*
9.00am	Official Opening The Hon Bob Debus MP Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for the Arts
9.10am	*State of the Industry* Current Position Regulation Future Challenges Who is coming on-line? Adrian Lake and Peter Garrad Biodiesel Association of Australia
9.50am	*Availability Announcements* Producers Distributors Current Availability Planned increases
10.05am	*Federal Government Initiatives* Standards and monitoring Government initiatives Next for DEH and Biodiesel Graeme Marshall Director, Clean Fuels and Vehicles Department of Environment and Heritage
10.45am	*Morning Tea*
11.00am	*A European Perspective on Quality Biodiesel* History Development of Standards Where is Europe Heading? Martin Mittelbach PhD, Assoc. Prof. Group Leader, Renewable Resources Group Karl-Franzens University, Graz. Austria
12 noon	*NRMA – Biofuel Experiences* The Good and the Bad Motivations for use Consumer Position Jack Haley NRMA Vehicle Policy Specialist
12.30pm	*Lunch*
1.00pm	*Cool Fuel-USA* Biodiesel in the USA Premiere of Biodiesel Show Shaun Murphy http://www.coolfuelroadtrip.com
2.00pm	*Sydney Ferries* The Trial Why Biodiesel? Sonya Hendricks Environment Manager Sydney Ferries Corporation
2.40pm	*Cleaner Fuels Campaign* Clean up Australia The program and the goals Feedback Session Cecilia Tietze Campaign Manager, Clean up Australia
3.20pm	*Afternoon Tea*
3.40pm	*Developing Confidence* Producer assurances Ensuring Quality Graeme Marshall (DEH) Martin Mittlebach Stuart Roberts (Intertek) Peter Garrad, Brent Knowles (Group Manager - Development and Engineering. – Newcastle City Council)
5.30pm	*Biodiesel Ferry Cruise* from Circular Quay Experience a biodiesel powered ferry on Sydney's beautiful harbour at twilight
6.30pm	*Disembark at Circular Quay*