Kara Cook (Bonner, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

My community in Bonner is home to the Ampol Lytton refinery, one of only two refineries in the country helping to keep Australia moving and supporting almost a thousand local jobs. At a time of global uncertainty, Australians rightly want confidence that the fuel they rely on every day to get to work, run businesses and transport goods will be there when they need it. That is why the Albanese Labor government has taken practical action to strengthen Australia's fuel security. We have introduced the National Fuel Security Plan, strengthened fuel reserves, backed additional fuel cargoes and delivered fuel excise relief to ease pressure on households. We are also investing more than $10 billion to strengthen domestic fuel supply and boost Australia's preparedness during disruptions. Today, Australia has more fuel than before the war in the Middle East began—43 days of petrol, 38 days of diesel and 31 days of jet-fuel reserves. Thanks to the Albanese Labor government and facilities like the Ampol Lytton refinery, Australia is stronger, more resilient and better prepared for the future.

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