Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

On these matters, we also act transparently. On Sunday, the minister reported that six out of the 81 ships which were due in April had been cancelled. I can confirm to the House that, of those six cancelled ships, all have been replaced, and suppliers continue securing more cargo. That's what we're doing—actually getting things done—while those opposite behave as if they're unaware that there is a war in the Middle East and can't believe there are consequences of it.

On Monday we will convene the national cabinet to ensure as well that we get that coordination across the levels of government. Now, my message to Australians remains: do not take more fuel than you need. As a government, we are prepared so we can shield Australians from the worst of global uncertainty. The best way to do that is for all of us to keep working together in the national interest, and we will continue to do that with industry, with international partners, with state and territory governments, even if those opposite want to not be a part of that coordinated action.

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