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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…
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