David Pocock (ACT, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senator Waters, move:

That the Senate:

(a) notes:

(i) the ongoing fuel security crisis as a result of conflict in the Middle East and associated volatility in global energy markets,

(ii) the significant cost-of-living pressures faced by Australian households, including rising transport costs,

(iii) the importance of building national fuel resilience and reducing Australia's dependence on imported liquid fuels, including through use of biofuels,

(iv) the need to ensure fuel is being distributed to areas of need, including to ensure that regional communities and farmers have the fuel they need to produce food and fibre, and

(v) the environmental and public health benefits of reducing private vehicle use and increasing sustainable transport options; and

(b) calls on the Government to:

(i) work with state and territory governments through National Cabinet to deliver accessible, free or affordable nationwide public transport for the duration of the current fuel security crisis, and

(ii) work with the state and territory governments to significantly increase planning and investment to integrate active transport infrastructure to support walking and cycling projects across Australia.