Australia news live: escalating Middle East conflict will see prices rise again, Chris Bowen says
The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Wells: This is about giving you choice back over your feed. This is about trying to get rid of the illegal content that is being beamed into your eyeballs against your will. And this is about keeping children more safe online…
Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen, has warned that escalating conflict in the Middle East could lead to further price increases for petrol. According to The Guardian Australia, the country currently has 41 days' worth of petrol in strategic reserves. The minister emphasized the importance of giving consumers choice and safety, particularly in the context of online platforms where children are increasingly vulnerable to harmful content and mental health issues.
Bowen highlighted the need for swift government action to address these emerging online harms, expressing openness to alternative approaches from the Coalition if they have a different method to tackle this urgent issue.
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