John Madigan (Victoria, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to Minister Ronaldson, representing the Minister for Industry. Liquid fuel security ensures food and pharmaceuticals can be transported across this country. Liquid fuel security ensures people can visit their family and friends. Liquid fuel security underpins all forms of security in this nation. On 2 February the Department of Industry and Science appeared before a Senate inquiry into Australia's liquid fuel security. We were informed that the government does not have a policy to maintain any onshore refining capability for Australia's oil production. Minister, can you confirm that the Australian government does not believe onshore refining capability is a part of our national interest?