Fuel wholesaler
Founded in 1995. Australia's largest independent fuel wholesaler and distributor. Supplies wholesale fuel to over 100 independent retailers and distributors. They buy fuel from a range of refineries, mostly Australian. Viva Energy Australia owns 100% of Liberty Oil's wholesale business and 50% of its retail business.
Liberty Oil Corporation Pty Ltd
AUS
Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd
owns 50% of Liberty Oil Corporation Pty Ltd
AUS
Oil refiner and fuels supplier
Formed in August 2014 when a consortium led by Vitol acquired Shell's downstream business in Australia (including the Geelong refinery and Shell service stations) for $2.6b. Viva Energy supplies around 25% of Australia's fuel and is the exclusive licensee and distributor of Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Australia. Operates more than 900 service stations across the country. Owns 100% of Liberty Oil's wholesale business and 50% of its retail business. Bought the OTR and Coles Express convenience store networks in 2023. Coles Express stores are being rebranded as Reddy Express.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jun 2024)
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Liberty Oil Corporation Pty Ltd
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Part owned by Vitol, which has criticisms
This company is 22.5% owned by Vitol, which has numerous criticisms and an overall Shop Ethical rating of 'F'.
Source: Shop Ethical
(2019)
No tax paid in 2019-20
According to data released by the Australian Tax Office in Jan 2022, this company was one of many local and foreign-based companies that paid no tax in Australia in 2019-20. Please note however that companies pay income tax on profits, not revenue (total income). While some companies use tax havens and loopholes to avoid paying their fair share of tax in Australia, other companies that paid no tax have perfectly legitimate reasons.
Source: ATO
(2022)
Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd
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Fined for uncontrolled discharge
In June 2017 the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) fined this company $15,000 after pumping equipment used to apply a soil binding agent was washed out on site causing waste water to flow into Duck River, Rosehill.
Source: EPA
(2017)
APCO member
Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice). This company received a packaging performance level of 2 (Good Progress) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report.
Source: APCO
(2024)
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
This company is listed by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as a Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation holder. The citation is designed to encourage, recognise and promote active commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces.
Source: WGEA
(2022)
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website under the headings Diversity and Inclusion, Community, Health and Safety, Environment, Climate change and Human Rights.
Source: company website
(2023)
Company Details
Type:
Private company
Founded:
1995
Contact Details
Address:
Level 10, 580 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
Phone:
03 8530 3500
Website:
Products / Brands
Liberty Oil / Viva Energy Australia (Major fuel supplier)
Liberty
Fuel & Convenience Stores