politics
World energy watchdog warns fuel crisis is 'very severe'
World leaders have failed to grasp the depth of the energy crisis created by the Iran war, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned, as he considers releasing extra emergency oil stores. Source link
Bowen confirms petrol stations on east coast experiencing shortages — as it happened
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has confirmed dozens of petrol stations on Australia’s east coast are facing shortages amid a Question Time grilling on fuel supplies. Source link
Conditions are ripe for a party of grievance like One Nation to keep growing
One Nation delivers its best electoral result in nearly 30 years, demonstrating that opinion polls showing its vote rising was not a political beat-up but a real electoral phenomenon that will lead to a political reckoning in Australian politics. Source link
Albanese urges 'vigilance' against those seeking to 'turn back the clock' on Australia
The prime minister says the country must be “vigilant” against politicians seeking to return to a bygone era of Australia that was less accepting of migrants, following the South Australian election where One Nation overtook the Liberal Party on a platform opposing migration and multiculturalism. Source link
Six fuel ships to Australia cancelled or deferred, though gap has been filled
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says six fuel tankers that were scheduled to deliver oil to Australia next month were recently cancelled or deferred, out of about 81 ships expected from mid-April to mid-May — assuring however that supply gap has already been largely replaced. Source link
What is stagflation and what can we do about it?
As the Iran war dries up oil and gas supplies, should we prepare for stagflation? Source link
It's February 2020 all over again, but this time one man can end it
Though few Australians recognise it, our economic institutions have an exceptional track record of making good decisions in a crisis, but the uncertainty of Trump’s war is a new type of challenge. Source link
Albanese government's 'no need to panic buy' messaging fails to land
As costs soar, queues form and regional bowsers run dry, the government must ensure its talking points are not detached from the incentives people are actually responding to. Source link
What experts say is likely to happen to Australia's fuel supply from mid-April
The government is responding to fuel shortages due to the war in the Middle East and says Australia has enough supply until mid-April. Here’s what experts say could happen after that. Source link
Labor leaves door open to gas tax as exporters warn of risk to supply
The Greens and One Nation are among those that want gas profits levied, with pressure mounting on Labor to respond to growing calls for reform. Source link