SA: Ethanol should be developed for fuel, say Democrats

AAP General News (Australia)
01-18-2001
SA: Ethanol should be developed for fuel, say Democrats

The Australian Democrats are calling for alternative fuel sources such as ethanol to
be developed, to prevent the nation being at the mercy of rising petrol costs.

Democrats South Australian deputy leader SANDRA KANCK says ethanol is better for the
environment and offers opportunities for farmers.

She believes Australia will need to import 28 per cent of its oil by 2008, …