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Under the Albanese Government’s new Strategic Reserve powers, a further 200 million litres of additional diesel for Australia has been secured, and work has commenced with leading fertiliser companies to secure more supply at this critical time in the growing season.

Morning everybody, welcome to the electorate of Banks. In particular, we are at the edge of South Hurstville and Connells Point. Before I kick things off, I want to recognise that we are on the land of the Bidjigal people, and really acknowledge their continual custodianship of the land, air and waterways of this area for generations.

Australian businesses are now able to access $6.15 billion through the National Reconstruction Fund, as the Albanese Government fast‑tracks three streams of funding to get finance moving to strengthen critical supply chains. 

I’m delighted to be able to announce this morning that the National Reconstruction Fund has fast-tracked the delivery of $6.15 billion to get finance moving to strengthen critical supply chains.

Good morning. Shortly, Minister Bowen will provide his weekly update on the Australian Government's Minimum Stockpile Obligation and some broader updates as well.

The Albanese Labor Government has worked with industry and the Indonesian Government to facilitate 250,000 tonnes of additional agricultural grade urea for Australian farmers from Indonesia.

The Albanese Labor Government has secured approximately 100 million litres of additional diesel for Australians, with two shipments coming from Brunei and South Korea.

Thanks for coming, everyone. I’ve got three matters to touch on today.

Firstly, and primarily of course, Australians during the day have been very concerned, understandably and rightly, to see the footage from Geelong.

Thanks for coming, everyone. I've got three issues to touch on today. 

Firstly, as you know, the Prime Minister and I last week announced that the government, through Export Finance Australia, had reached a deal with Viva and Ampol, to enable them to go and get Australian cargos or to get cargos on the international market for Australians. 

The Australian Government’s information campaign ‘Every little bit helps’ launches tonight on screens across the nation.