Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia
Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism
The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy
The Albanese Labor Government has secured another 40 million litres of additional diesel for Queenslanders, through an agreement between Export Finance Australia (EFA) and independent supplier Freedom Fuels.
This shipment is due to arrive to Brisbane in June for onwards distribution to regional Queensland. This is in addition to 16 separate shipments already secured in partnership with Ampol, BP Australia, IOR and Viva Energy.
Combined, this brings the total amount of additional fuel shipments through the Government's new Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility to approximately 690 million litres of diesel and approximately 150 million litres of jet fuel across 17 additional shipments.
EFA has partnered with Ampol, BP Australia, Freedom Fuels, IOR and Viva Energy to make these 17 additional cargoes of diesel and jet fuel possible so far. More shipments are expected under these agreements.
Under its Strategic Reserve powers, the Albanese Government has also now supported an additional approximately 205,000 tonnes of agricultural grade urea through agreements between EFA, CSBP and Incitec Pivot.
Through these measures and ongoing negotiations with industry, the Albanese Government is securing essential fuel and fertiliser supplies to safeguard Australians from the impacts of continuing global volatility, and to keep our nation and our people moving.
Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:
"In the face of global instability, we are leaving no stone unturned as we work to keep Australia moving, working and flying.
"This is a win for regional Queensland when they need it most, through a partnership between our Government and a business with demonstrated and reliable pathways to ensure fuel gets to farmers and growers who need it."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Trade Don Farrell:
"By underwriting additional fuel purchases, the Albanese Government is helping to keep our road transport and farm machinery moving at a time of supply volatility.
"This particular purchase of diesel will provide confidence to tourists planning to undertake road trips to regional Queensland."
Quotes attributable to Minister Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen:
"Our Government is continuing to do everything we can to secure our fuel security, to shield Australians from the impacts of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
"This 40 million litres of extra diesel will ensure that we keep households, farmers and businesses in regional Queensland moving."
