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WA Premier activates emergency powers around fuel supply
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WA Premier Roger Cook has announced the state will take immediate measures to activate emergency powers to compel industry to provide information on fuel supply chains. The move would allow ministerial powers to compe...
WA Premier Roger Cook has announced the state will take immediate measures to activate emergency powers to compel industry to provide information on fuel supply chains.
The move would allow ministerial powers to compel suppliers to provide the data and information needed to ensure fuel is sent where it is needed most.
The announcement came as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was delivering a rare address to the nation on the economic impact of the war in the Middle East. Cook said despite assurances from major suppliers that fuel shipments were expected to continue to arrive in April at normal levels, the ongoing conflict had impacted the distribution of fuel in key regional areas and resulted in some mining and agricultural businesses experiencing shortages.
"I have been clear that I will put Western Australians' interests first to make sure fuel is flowing where it is needed most," he said.
"We have had success in ensuring fuel is reaching our regions, but our efforts are being hampered by not having full visibility of the fuel supply chain."
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WA Premier Roger Cook has announced the state will take immediate measures to activate emergency powers to compel industry to provide information on fuel supply chains.
The move would allow ministerial powers to compel suppliers to provide the data and information needed to ensure fuel is sent where it is needed most.
The announcement came as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was delivering a rare address to the nation on the economic impact of the war in the Middle East. Cook said despite assurances from major suppliers that fuel shipments were expected to continue to arrive in April at normal levels, the ongoing conflict had impacted the distribution of fuel in key regional areas and resulted in some mining and agricultural businesses experiencing shortages.
"I have been clear that I will put Western Australians' interests first to make sure fuel is flowing where it is needed most," he said.
"We have had success in ensuring fuel is reaching our regions, but our efforts are being hampered by not having full visibility of the fuel supply chain."
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