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Fuel shipments to Australia have been secured “well into” May, the energy minister says, as the number of service stations with diesel and petrol shortages fell over the Easter weekend. Source link

Fuel will continue to flow from Japan into Australia under assurances given during recent talks between the two countries.  Source link

Those in trucking industry are not getting hopes up that fuel will arrive in Australia, after Energy Minister announces 53 ships are on their way. Source link

You could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan opposition as pragmatism versus populism. Source link

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, world oil markets rattled and no obvious off-ramp to the hostilities in sight, the major parties have dialled back their initial optimism. Source link

Angus Taylor has issued a return serve to the prime minister’s national address by urging people to “put Australia first” while accusing the government of providing a lack of clarity about the ongoing fuel crisis. Source link

This week in Canberra, the prime minister had a message for Australians, his treasurer laid the groundwork for the upcoming federal budget and Angus Taylor’s car was stolen. Source link

Gambling ads to be partially restricted on television and radio, with opt-out rules for online promotions and a ban in stadiums and on jerseys under reforms unveiled by Labor. Source link

Australia will join a virtual meeting of 35 countries to discuss plans to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz, and ease the oil shock rocking global markets. Source link

It is the first time the government has taken a step towards using the powers it has to limit exports, and it comes at a time when the profits from those exports appear set to surge. Source link