QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (15:15): There isn't one. I would make the point that, when it comes to fuel, the government has worked particularly with our partners to ensure that fuel supplies have continued into Australia. Fuel, fertiliser and related products have continued into Australia, notwithstanding the disruption to global energy markets as a consequence of the closure the Straits of Hormuz.

What that experience has confirmed is a number of things. One is the importance of good partnerships in our region and a joint approach—a regional approach—to economic resilience. The second is the sovereignty point to ensure we have more capacity to provide for ourselves in critical supply chains in our country.

If you are discussing low-carbon liquid fuels, the point I would make is that that is a policy that seeks to grow and diversify supply chains, including for Australian made fuel made in Australia from Australian feedstock. That is an important aspect of what is being currently discussed. We do think Australian farmers and ethanol producers can protect Australia from the vulnerability that has been on display not just in energy markets but at the bowser.

What has happened when you see the spikes to energy prices and the global price of oil spiking as a result of the constriction in demand— The PRESIDENT: Order across the chamber! Senator WONG: We saw why we need to look at how we ensure our fuel resilience. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Cadell, first supplementary?