Business
Fuel security package may not save Ampol’s Brisbane refinery – The Australian Financial Review
Two of Australia’s remaining four refineries are now at serious risk of permanent closure after COVID-19 drove them heavily into the red.
Asked whether the government was considering accelerating its proposed fuel security package or extra measures to head off closures, federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor said it is working closely with Ampol and the rest of the sector as it implements the package.
“Our budget backs local refineries and bolsters our domestic capabilities,” the Minister said.
“Our plan will create 1000 new jobs and protect workers in the fuel sector and in fuel-dependent industries like our farmers, truckers, mi…
-
General20 hours agoAFL round 13 live: North Melbourne vs West Coast, Carlton vs Essendon updates, scores and highlights
-
Noosa News14 hours agoPheobe Bishop: Community mourns loss of murdered teenager
-
General19 hours agoKyle Chalmers says Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games is possible after contemplating retirement
-
General13 hours agoPope Leo XIV criticises nationalist politics at Sunday mass