Albanese pledges to do ‘everything we can to protect Australia’ in fuel crisis
Prime Minister, Anthony AlbaneseHas started his address to the nation:
By nature, we are an optimistic country.
But I understand that it is difficult to stay positive right now.
The war in the Middle East has led to the biggest increase in prices of petrol and diesel in history.
Australia is not an active participant in this war.
But all Australians are paying a high price because of this.
I know you see it at supermarkets and supermarkets.
And I understand that farmers and truckers, small businesses and families are doing it tough.
And the reality is that the economic shocks from this war will be with us for months.
Tonight, I want to talk to you straight about what the Government is doing to protect Australia in these uncertain times.
And also, what can we all do to help our country and help each other in the times to come.
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Albanese concluded his national address by saying:
The coming months may not be easy. I want to be clear about this.
No government can promise to end the pressure caused by this war. I can promise that we will do everything possible to save Australia from the worst possible situation.
These are uncertain times. But I am absolutely certain of this: we will tackle these global challenges the Australian way. Working together and taking care of each other. As we always have.
Thank you and good evening.
Enjoy your Easter.
If you’re going on the road, don’t carry more fuel than you need – just fill up as you normally would.
Think about others in your community, forests, and critical industries.
And in the coming weeks, if you can choose to take a train or bus or tram to work, do so.
This builds our reserves and it saves fuel for those who have no choice but to drive.
Farmers and miners and businessmen who need diesel every day.
And all those shift workers and nurses who do so much for our country.
Anthony Albanese They say:
We are working to reduce the price of fuel.
Making more fuel here and storing it on shore. And get more fuel here – use your strong trade ties with your region to bring more petrol, diesel and fertilizer into Australia.
Now, this is the Australian way people want to contribute – and there are simple ways you can do.
You should carry on with your business and your life as normal.
The Prime Minister continues:
On Monday, the National Cabinet adopted the National Fuel Security Plan.
Leaders from both sides of politics, from across the country, are working together to move Australia forward.
Ensuring that we are prepared so that if the global situation worsens, and our fuel supplies are severely disrupted for a long period of time, we can coordinate next steps together.
Today, we cut fuel excise duty by half.
Tax cut on every liter of petrol by 26 cents.
That savings is visible at your petrol pump.
For our trucks, we have reduced the heavy vehicle road user fee to zero.
Both these measures will remain in effect for the next three months.
Albanese pledges to do ‘everything we can to protect Australia’ in fuel crisis
Prime Minister, Anthony AlbaneseHas started his address to the nation:
By nature, we are an optimistic country.
But I understand that it is difficult to stay positive right now.
The war in the Middle East has led to the biggest increase in prices of petrol and diesel in history.
Australia is not an active participant in this war.
But all Australians are paying a high price because of this.
I know you see it at supermarkets and supermarkets.
And I understand that farmers and truckers, small businesses and families are doing it tough.
And the reality is that the economic shocks from this war will be with us for months.
Tonight, I want to talk to you straight about what the Government is doing to protect Australia in these uncertain times.
And also, what can we all do to help our country and help each other in the times to come.
Albanese is one of a handful of prime ministers to address Australia during the crisis
There is not much time left to become Prime Minister, Anthony AlbaneseAddresses the nation – a rare move, saved for times of crisis.
Caitlin Cassidy Take a look at addresses by past Prime Ministers, including Scott Morrison On Covid, Kevin Rudd on the global financial crisis, and john howard On the invasion of Iraq (you may remember what the outcome was):
WA to use emergency powers to demand fuel supplies
Under emergency powers, Western Australia will force the industry to provide information about its supplies, so fuel can be sent where it is needed most.
Prime roger cook Last week, letters were written to major suppliers demanding data, but some have failed to provide it. In a press release, the government said the use of the powers does not amount to activating a state of emergency, as was declared during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cook said in a statement:
We have had success in ensuring that fuel is reaching our areas, but our efforts are being hampered by not having complete visibility of the fuel supply chain.
That is why today we will seek orders from the Governor to use emergency powers under the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act and to make rules to obtain information from fuel suppliers and distributors.
Today’s actions will enable us to see where fuel is going, and ensure it is getting to where it is needed most.
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