Labor knows any migration program change demands careful explanation
“We will decide who comes to this country and the circumstances in which they come.” It’s 25 years…
WA, federal governments investigate potential for Perdaman oil refinery
Australia could build its first new oil refinery in decades, with the federal government set to investigate constructing…
Federal government says Australia’s fuel supply is ‘solid and secure’ as prices climb again
The federal government is moving to reassure motorists about Australia’s fuel supply as petrol prices rise amid renewed…
Coastal council pushes for levy on fossil fuel giants to fund disaster recovery
A coastal council in Victoria’s south-east is calling for the federal government to make big polluters pay for…
Anthony Albanese warns of Iran war ‘tail’ as fuel reserves reach 46 days
Australia will only know whether a fuel shipment is on its way four to six weeks ahead of…
Government launches multi-million-dollar fuel saving campaign
The federal government is launching a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign encouraging Australians to reduce car use as the global…
‘Part-time Energy Minister’: Jonathon Duniam tears into Chris Bowen as he flies to climate talks amid fuel shortages
Shadow home affairs minister Jonathon Duniam says Chris Bowen’s decision to attend a climate conference in the middle…
Government leaves door open to gas, coal tax as companies warn it will threaten supply
Labor has not ruled out raising a tax on gas companies profiting from the global energy crisis, but…
Government canvasses Pacific leaders on backdown option for COP31
The federal government has started to contact Pacific leaders to canvass a COP31 “Plan B” that would see…
Liberals find brief lull in internal hostilities for a passable week
Notwithstanding the low bar of recent performance, Sussan Ley’s battered and slouching Liberals managed a passably good sitting…