Question time has begun with the opposition continuing its attack on the government over fuel supplies. The opposition has been attacking the government over the course of this sitting week, claiming that Australia is suffering a fuel shortage due to government mismanagement of onshore supplies as conflict in the Middle East affects global supply chains.
The government has repeatedly argued there is no supply issue in Australia, but rather panic buying is affecting access to fuel.
“We continue to see ships arrive carrying fuel in the quantities and frequencies we expect. The longer the conflict in the Middle East goes on, obviously, the more significant the impact will be on the global economy,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in response to a question from Opposition Leader Angus Taylor on fuel supplies.
Albanese reiterated his argument that it was “not helpful” for the Coalition to suggest there is a supply issue, which the government has said is leading to panic buying of fuel.
“At the end of the day, there is a lot either in the supply chain or coming, and we’re doing everything to make sure there’s no prospect of a future disruption.”
