Today the states and territories agreed to work with the Albanese Government to forgo increased GST revenue on fuel transactions, locking in more relief for motorists.
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Government delivering more fuel relief through deal with states
Media release
Prime Minister of Australia, Treasurer
$6.15 billion brought forward to support business
Media release
Prime Minister of Australia, Minister for Industry and Innovation, Minister for Science
The Albanese Labor Government is bringing forward $6.15 billion in concessional capital to support Australian businesses affected by global disruptions.
Securing Australia's future fuel supply and critical minerals strategic reserve
Media release
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Minister for Resources, Minister for Northern Australia, Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State
The Albanese Labor Government has secured new laws to shield Australians from global fuel supply disruptions.
Address to the Nation
Speech
Prime Minister of Australia
My fellow Australians.
By nature, we’re an optimistic country.
But I understand that right now it’s hard to be positive.
Fuel excise halved for three months
Media release
Prime Minister of Australia, Treasurer, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Following a meeting of the National Cabinet today convened by the Prime Minister, the Australian Government will halve the fuel excise on petrol and diesel for three months.
Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra
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Prime Minister of Australia, Treasurer, Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Good afternoon. It's been a very busy morning. I've convened the National Security Committee. We've had a Cabinet meeting and then we had a National Cabinet meeting.
Meeting of National Cabinet
Media release
Prime Minister of Australia
The Prime Minister convened a virtual National Cabinet meeting today to discuss Australia’s national, coordinated response to support our fuel security and supply chain resilience in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Press conference - Sydney
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Prime Minister of Australia
Good morning. Firstly, if I can make some comments about Tropical Cyclone Narelle, because it's been a really tough night for so many people in Western Australia. Please continue to look after each other.
Fuel security powers to support fuel supply
Media release
Prime Minister of Australia, Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State, Minister for Climate Change and Energy
The Albanese Government is acting to shield Australia against any future fuel supply chain disruptions, by establishing new fuel security powers, enabling government to work with fuel suppliers to keep fuel flowing to Australia.
Press conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Parliament House
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Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Good morning. Firstly, can I make some comments about Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. It's currently a Category 4 and currently impacting the West Pilbara coast with severe impacts extending to the Gascoyne Coast.