QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator WHITEAKER (Western Australia) (14:11): My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer and Minister for Finance, Senator Wong. The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global oil supplies and contributing to higher inflation, slower growth and economic uncertainty. While we'll have to wait until tonight for the budget detail, the Treasurer has talked about a budget focused on fuel security, the cost of living and housing, productivity, tax reform and a substantial savings package.

Can the minister outline why the priorities of the Albanese Labor government are to strengthen fuel security, ease pressure and build a stronger, fairer and more productive economy?