Mallee petrol stations have been running out of diesel and unleaded. In question time on Monday, Minister Bowen admitted 109 Victorian petrol stations had run out of fuel, far more than in other states.

“Yet again Mallee farmers and regional Australians are thrown under the bus for the Albanese Labor Government to tick political boxes.”

While the Prime Minister and the minister for energy have been at pains to assure us there is as much fuel in Australia as there was before the crisis began, Nathan had no qualms assuring the country there has been no panic buying in Robinvale

Only 2% of Australia’s health budget is spent on prevention — and regional communities are paying the price. We need to shift from reactive healthcare to proactive care.

TOPICS: Fuel prices, regional communities, diesel shortages, panic buying, Chris Bowen, price gouging, ACCC investigation, fertiliser shortages, almond industry, primary industries, government action, Albanese government, rationing, work from h

Minister Bowen utterly misunderstands that diesel underpins regional economies, and our food security. I have heard from many farmers and peak bodies that diesel shortages have meant they are receiving maybe 25% or half of what they need to sow,

Regional Australians should not be disadvantaged because of where they live. My focus remains on ensuring that the voices of regional communities are heard at the national level and that practical, lasting improvements are delivered.

An empty tank equals an empty stomach, Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster MP said today as farmers warn the Middle East conflict are depriving farms of the fuel needed to feed and clothe the nation.

TOPICS: Government fuel supply assurances, minimum stockholding obligation, regional fuel shortages, fuel excise, ACCC powers, Iran conflict, US deployment request, Australia-US relationship, Nationals Leadership, Iranian asylum seekers