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

Thank you, Senator. The government have spent every day since we came to office working to strengthen our international relationships, particularly in our region. We're working together to respond to this unprecedented shock to the global economy, including by engaging with the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, China, India and Japan.

Earlier this week, Australia and Singapore agreed to a joint statement to strengthen energy supply-chain resilience and help ensure the continued flow of essential fuels. As Minister Bowen has outlined, the six ships he reported had been cancelled have now been replaced, and suppliers are continuing to secure more cargoes, with three more this week. The Albanese government is focused on ensuring Australia gets the supplies we need, including petrol, diesel and fertiliser, and that those supplies can get where they are needed.