Senate debates

Monday, 30 March 2026

Questions without Notice

Fuel

2:36 pm

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

Jet fuel is, obviously, one of the areas that we have been focused on. I think Minister Bowen has spoken about this previously. We have an effect on Australian markets as a consequence of the effect on global markets. It's probably the largest energy shock in many decades, and that conflict is placing pressure on supply chains across the economy. It is placing pressure on a number of liquid fuels. The government is doing a number of things. The first is, obviously, to continue to engage with international partners, continue to engage with industry and continue to look to secure alternative supplies. I refer you to my earlier answers, in response to your colleagues, about the announcements the government has made over the last few days.

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