Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian government is looking at every practical measure to shield Australians from the worst of this global uncertainty, and we understand that there are many Australians who are being impacted, particularly in regional Australia. The Prime Minister has advised that National Cabinet will convene again next week to further coordinate activity we are taking to ensure national consistency. Our refineries here in Australia are operating at full pelt, and we are making sure fuel made here is used here in Australia. We've released 20 per cent of our diesel and fuel reserves to help address regional shortages and we've amended fuel standards to get more into the market. The new Fuel Supply Taskforce is driving coordination across the country on fuel security and supply chain resilience. We know there is more to do, and our message to Australians is this: the Albanese government will do everything we can to help you access the fuel you need.