CANBERRA, ACT, June 22 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
Today the Prime Minister convened National Cabinet for the sixth time since the conflict in the Middle East began.
At today's meeting Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator Anthea Harris provided an update on Australia's fuel security.
Australia's fuel supply outlook remains secure in the near term, however we are working hard to prepare for contingencies in the event of supply disruptions in fuel and fertiliser.
At National Cabinet the Prime Minister outlined the Commonwealth's one month extension to the fuel excise cut and reached agreement with First Ministers on continuing their contribution, on the same basis as ...