INTRODUCTION

AIP mission and objectives

AIP was formed in 1976 to promote effective dialogue between the oil industry, government and the community. It replaced a number of other organisations such as the Petroleum Information Bureau that had been operating in Australia since the early 1950s. AIP has gained national and worldwide recognition as a key representative body of Australia's petroleum industry.

As well as its policy development role, AIP also runs the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC) in Geelong that develops preventative strategies for oil spills and responds to major spills to water that may threaten the environment.

AIP's mission is to promote and assist in the development of a strong, internationally competitive Australian petroleum products industry, operating efficiently, economically and safely, and in harmony with environment and community standards. Through the active involvement of its members, AIP provides responsible and principled representation of the industry along with factual and informed discussion of downstream petroleum sector issues.

AIP encourages decisions on regulations or self regulation which are taken on a case-by-case basis in the best interests of the consumer and the industry so as to achieve excellence in standards of industry safety and product performance; and works to ensure that due diligence is maintained at all times on industry safety, occupational health and environment protection.

Members and Associate Members