The Federal Government had two simple jobs when the fuel crisis hit because of the war in Iran:
1 - make sure fuel got to the places that need it
2 - stop companies from ripping people off.
But they failed on both counts because Minister Chris Bowen was asleep at the wheel.
In Parliament last week, he accused the Coalition of scare-mongering when we raised concerns about fuel shortages in regional areas. Just two days later, he was calling it a “national crisis.”
That tells you everything you need to know.
Right now Australia has a crisis of competence in the Albanese Government.
If fuel supplies really are as strong as Mr Bowen claims, then the priority should be getting fuel to the people who keep this country running — our farmers, fishermen and miners. They produce our food and generate the wealth that keeps Australia going.
And we also need a strong cop on the beat to crack down on price gouging.
It simply doesn’t add up that diesel is pushing $2.80 a litre when global oil prices haven’t risen anywhere near that much.
The Federal Government has the power to step in and deal with this.
Instead of blaming motorists for filling up their cars during uncertain times, the Government should do its job and protect Australians from being taken for a ride.
"Sorry I've been at the footy"
Whether people store it or not they are not using more fuel and can only store so much. All things being equal, it would sort itself out over time if there was enough in reserve
Everyone who is over 60 has been repeating.... future proof the country.... Fuel, power, manufacturing, food and defence.... All need an equal Amount of attention..... Then immigration and housing...... But now we have career politicians..... and with that, future proofing Australia goes out the window....
Are Australians pharmaceuticals safe from this issue ?
If they release this dirty fuel who is going to pay for the damage it all cause to our motors.Beware people.😡
Labor are totally disgusting
Much of our reserves are stored in America, and takes time to ship it here..
This country is being run by a pack of cockwombles.
A lot of comments talk about and point the finger at our Government which they should. One aspect I’d like to explore is the distribution of fuel. The large companies seem to tell us they have plenty of fuel with much on the water. It seems that if you aligned with a particular company you do better than an independent. I live in a small country town we ran out of fuel except a reserve for school buses police etc. our Farmers are preparing the ground for planting at present so diesel fuel is essential. My team and I deliver mail to farms and do around 1000k a week. No e-bike is going to help overcome this. So I believe the government should look at the distribution of fuel through the lense of restraint of trade provisions of the trade practices act.
Running a country is like a🧩.. All about the best way to turn!
While he was in the dressing rooms at the footy
labour is a sleep all right not sure at the wheel could have there hand on it
The uni party got to go!
Enjoying the football whilst Australia halts to a stop on his watch ….
She’ll be right, It’s someone else’s problem, If not they will just blame a party that previously was in 12 years ago.
Gee, i wonder why they built all those refineries all those years ago and manufactured stuff in Australia.
Is the govt who made the huge mistake of not holding the required about of reserve fuel, and the govt who allows the huge price rises, going to compensate the workers of this country for their inaptness - bet they don't!
Waaah, it was Scott Morrison' s fault, the modelling didn't point to Bowen.
Diesel is about second in the manufacturing process so is cheaper to manufacture than petrol So why is diesel price so high
Spot on Pat Conaghan MP
Yes
Is anyone surprised
I think he’s stalked himself with this one
I didn’t realise Albo stated the war in the Middle East…
Fully agree.
MY DEDICATED DORRIGO BELLINGER NATS
It was great to catch up with some of my fantastic Dorrigo Bellinger National branch members in Thora this morning. I am particularly grateful as many of them had to negotiate Summervilles Road (goat track) due to the closure of Waterfall Way.
Thank you to all my members and supporters over the years as none of this would be possible without you. And to the Bellingen and Dorrigo communities (and surrounds) I will continue to work with Mayor Steve Allen and Michael Kemp MP to get funding to fix Waterfall Way ASAP as well as support for affected businesses.
Good meeting , thank you Pat.
Well done
Missing our weekends up at Dorrigo and the RSL Friday night raffles.
Could you tell me is Sumervilles OK fir a small sedan to drive to Dorrigo
To bad you or your predecessor couldn't have organised funding for Waterfall Way whilst the Coalition was in power as this road has been in a deplorable state for years/ decades. Of course now you can blame Labor & that's what the Nationals mostly do.
Cheap slogans and lazy legislation don’t fix a broken alcohol tax system.
And 1 cent savings on 1 type of alcohol aren’t helping anyone. Not your hip pocket and not your local publican’s bottom line.
We are ready to do the work that Labor won’t to make it fairer for all.
So you’ll go in to bat for drinkers, but don’t hear a word from any politician about the tobacco tax, even though alcohol causes more death than tobacco does, through drunk drivers, drunken violence, drunken domestic violence, alcohol poisoning, come on. I’m not against alcohol, I do enjoy a drink myself now and then, but how about politicians start fighting for the rights of an adult to smoke a LEGAL product without the insanely high tax.
Maybe team up with David Pocock and work on taxing resources rather than Australian people??
Well said Pat. Cost of a regular schooner of beer is outrageous and un Australian. Looking forward to the review. It’s a BBQ stopper.
Alcohol a great friend of the liver and kidneys, family and friends breakdown and the profit driven medical and pharmaceutical industry. 😂
Include tobacco and fuel as well and drop the tax down to 10% only no increases
Geez, the Alcoholics in my family will love this, how about not enabling drunks and start doing something about the cost of food or the cost of living
😂1 cent tax an the owner put his 15-30 cents on it so lets say 31c
Right now I think we have more things to be concerned about than the price of alcohol. Cost of living is through the roof and we have a fuel crisis in the here and now. I was told yesterday at Coles petrol station on Gordon Street that Port is doing okay for petrol but there's no diesel ..... our country runs on diesel for goodness sake. Forget draught beer & work on getting adequate fuel reserves for Australia's farms & trucks. How on earth did successive governments turn a blind eye to what would happen to us in the event of a war ( in this case specifically the middle east ).
Australia has a well established system of “sin taxes”; it’s ingrained in our political system. Don’t think for a second it’s going to be weakened.
Feel Sorry For PAT It’s Hard For Him In Question Time To Get The Message Across Because He Keeps Getting Tossed Out.
How good owning a EV sweet
Are you ready to make the big hard changes needed to make Australia self reliant & more self secured? So we aren't hit so hard by global antics.
Scrap the excise's on everything and whack a 15% gst on it all. Fresh food Fem hygiene Fuel No excise, just 1 tax on everything Oh and make sure the big corporations actually pay their fair share...
Well said
It’s a no brainer if you’re concerned about the Alcohol Tax???? Stop 🛑 Drinking Alcohol 🍷 🍻 !!!! Just Think 🤔 About the Money 💰 You Will Save????
Hey Pat, getting expelled from question time after 5 minutes is not a good look. If you care for your electorate, control your emotions. Being passionate is no excuse for the responsibility placed in you by the voters.
Aussies drink way too much. Alcohol causes so many negative issues, domestic violence and drink driving to mention a couple. Stuff bringing taxes for "legal rocket fuel", bring down the taxes on cigarettes.
Wish they all would get chucked out? Just saying.
What a petty politician this thinks cheap votes . Last week was flags . How about some of our tax money to creates jobs for the electorate.. for change do some real positive . 🤑🤑🤑
Like it is a necessary daily food. Get real you fools.....
Bull sh!t
With all the other tings happening all you can talk about is beer. No wonder your votes are falling. PS What did the LNP do about ensuring fuel supplies. Left them in the US. Thanks Angus and the LNP.
No one likes a slogan as much as the lnp 🤣... If you have a go you'll get a go 🤣.. How bullshit was that slogan
🗣🗨CHAT WITH PAT: URUNGA MOBILE OFFICE👋🏼
I'll be at the C.ex Urunga on Thursday 19 March from 1pm - 3pm.
Please take the opportunity to come and see me so that I can help you with individual concerns relating to Federal Government issues, such as NDIS, Veterans' Affairs, Centrelink, Medicare & Aged Care or share your ideas on issues affecting our electorate.
No appointment required.
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Cowper is a large electorate, and it can be hard to travel to Port Macquarie...I wish I could be there!
Why would I bother. His response to my email was rude.
BELLINGEN OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
This week, I spoke with the owner of local Bellingen boutique; Liloublue Designs. Jodie wanted to let me know that foot traffic to Bellingen had been significantly impacted by the issues on Waterfall way, despite the access remaining open into Bellingen. Her gorgeous store has been heavily impacted, with many of her fellow retailers and hospitality businesses comparing the downturn to the COVID lockdowns.
Despite the difficulties facing her business, Jodie remained calm, positive and warm throughout our conversation. And if you've ever seen her store, you know that this space absolutely represents what she is all about as a person. Jodie has created a special place full of beautifully curated pieces that will make you and your home look and feel great.
So if you are looking for things to do this weekend, why not stop into Bellingen and say hi to Jodie at Liloublue Designs. The entire Bellingen small business community would love to see you! They are OPEN for business, and we want to see them stay that way for years to come.
#bellingen #smallbusiness #supportlocal #openforbusiness #liloubluedesigns
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🗣🗨CHAT WITH PAT: TELEGRAPH POINT MOBILE OFFICE👋🏼
I'll be at the Tele Point Pub on Wednesday March 18 from 12pm - 2pm.
Please take the opportunity to come and see me so that I can help you with individual concerns relating to Federal Government issues, such as NDIS, Veterans' Affairs, Centrelink, Medicare & Aged Care or share your ideas on issues affecting our electorate.
No appointment required.
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Cowper is a large electorate, and it can be hard to travel to Port Macquarie...As we move forward we need to know if you are committed to a ‘uni’ party or are open to ONP collaboration? It’s the only option for Australian first. Collaboration.
Considering that One Nation and the Nationals have extremely similar policies why aren’t the Nationals preferencing One Nation. Instead the Nationals are putting them down. I personally find this hypocritical.
One Nation party for power, for the people 100% ginger ninja all the way ❤️🇦🇺💪🏻
You should all stop the Crap in Parlarment against Senator Hanson, just so CHILDISH . ALL IT ACHIEVES IS MORE SUPPORT FOR One Nation. You have 3 Total Racist Woman Senators , and it Isn't Senator Hanson . Grow up all of you .
Pat, are you seriously running a listening tour to figure out what's wrong with the NDIS and Centrelink??? Let's check your resume. You were literally the Shadow Assistant Minister for Social Services, and you sat on the Joint Standing Committee for the NDIS. You had the portfolio, the committee seat, and the staff to fight for these exact issues for years. If you still need to set up a mobile office to listen and figure out what's broken, what on earth were you doing in Canberra all that time?? Stop offering vulnerable people false hope with PR photo ops. We don't need more chats. We need the results you failed to deliver when you actually had the title. Just stop it please And do your job
