00:01A welcome sight. As more oil sails into South Australia, this ship on time, but there's volatility on the horizon.
00:10If the Straits of Amoo's remain closed over the course of the next few weeks, there is a genuine chance
00:16that we start to see fuel supply in the country diminish.
00:19In preparation, the government will this week introduce new fuel laws to parliament, expanding fuel rationing declarations from seven days
00:26at a time to 90 days with as many extensions as needed.
00:30There'll also be penalties for breaching rationing rules and stronger protections for service station workers and truckies.
00:36But the government's hoping it won't need to use the new powers, which would only kick in if Australia moves
00:42to the final stage of the National Fuel Security Plan.
00:44It is that stage four scenario that we want to make sure that we're in a position to be able
00:49to administer if it is required. If it is required.
00:53The Liberals want the state to build a diesel reserve, a measure the government is now considering.
00:58It's one thing to start talking about rationing, but you actually need to have a supply secured for the future
01:03as well.
01:04What our view has consistently been though, is that any effort along those lines should be done in coordination with
01:10others.
01:10While the Greens will introduce a bill to make public transport free for six months.
01:15Now!
01:16This would provide immediate relief to South Australians that are struggling with rising fuel costs at the moment.
01:22Their solutions may differ, but all sides say addressing the fuel crisis will be a priority when the new parliament
01:29sits for the first time this week.
01:31While the government will be returning with a bigger majority, these early days will still be a chance to test
01:37the changed makeup of both houses.
01:39Hello, Pitchae?
01:40I am not even hopeful for them.
01:41Then you're relatively conventional crowning.
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