Tim Ayres (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Industry and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

Thanks again, Senator Polley. Minister Wong earlier described the national fuel security plan that was adopted by National Cabinet this morning. That is about making sure that Australia has one plan for fuel security, not nine plans for fuel security. The Albanese Labor government made additional announcements today, halving the fuel excise, which will lower the cost of fuel for households and businesses, for ordinary Australians, because we understand that Australians and Australian businesses and Australian farmers are under pressure. We're also lowering the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero for three months and will delay the planned increase in that charge by six months. This will help trucking firms with immediate fuel costs and ensure that they continue— (Time expired)