Fuel dominates politics, Hanson questioned over flights
By Courtney Gould
The ongoing fuel crisis dominated politics this week but a probe into the National Anti-Corruption Commission was also announced and Pauline Hanson was grilled about accepting free flights from Gina Rinehart.
#GovernmentandPolitics #FederalGovernment #BusinessEconomicsandFinance #COVID19 #FederalStateIssues #Budget #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #Industry #StateandTerritoryGovernment #FederalParliament #CourtneyGould
German defence minister lashes Trump over Iran exit strategy
By Stephen Dziedzic and Tom Lowrey
Boris Pistorius says Germany will only help to secure the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire deal is struck.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/germany-says-trump-no-exit-strategy-in-iran-war/106498880
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States to seek consistent reporting of fuel shortages at national cabinet
By Clare Armstrong and Holly Tregenza
State and territory leaders are also expected to push for a national approach to any further measures including fuel rationing if supply were to run short.
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #PetrolPrices #ClareArmstrong #HollyTregenza
'Sweeping, unchecked powers' behind Iranian tourist ban
By Nicole Asher
Thousands of Iranian travellers have now been barred from entering Australia under a government ban, prompting criticism by refugee advocates and some crossbenchers.
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #War #Immigration #NicoleAsher
Lift minimum wage above the rate of inflation, federal government urges
By Tom Crowley
In its submission to the Fair Work Commission's annual wage review, the government has again called for the lowest-paid workers to not go backwards.
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PM calls second emergency national cabinet meeting over fuel crisis
States and territory leaders will convene next week to further coordinate the national response to the fuel crisis as the fallout from the Iran war continues to escalate.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/pm-calls-second-national-cabinet-over-fuel-crisis/106496520
#PetrolPrices #FederalParliament #FederalGovernment #OilandGas
Government talks down fuel rationing outlined in worst-case scenario plan
By Nicole Asher
The treasurer has warned the economic crisis stemming from the Iran war could match those caused by the GFC and the pandemic, but says fuel rationing isn't under active consideration.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/government-says-fuel-rationing-unlikely-/106494636
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NDIS participants work more and feel better after accessing the scheme
By Tom Crowley
New analysis by the e61 Institute, which tracks NDIS participants over more than a decade, finds substantial improvements to their workforce participation and self-reported energy levels within four years of accessing the taxpayer-funded scheme.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/ndis-participants-work-more-and-feel-better/106490952
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New analysis by the e61 Institute, which tracks NDIS participants over more than a decade, finds substantial improvements to their workforce participation and self-reported energy levels within four years of accessing the taxpayer-funded scheme.
Waste collectors warn bin services may stop if diesel not found soon
By Jake Evans
Waste collectors say they are struggling to acquire diesel and many are operating at "unsustainable" losses, putting the collection of household bins and commercial waste under threat.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/waste-collectors-diesel-shortage-essential-service/106490734
#RecyclingandWasteManagement #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #Utilities #War #JakeEvans
Diesel standards relaxed as extent of service station shortages revealed
By Clare Armstrong
Australia is temporarily lowering standards for diesel to allow more supply into the domestic market as service stations across the country continue to experience localised shortages.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/diesel-standards-relaxed-as-fuel-shortages-revealed/106491960
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