❓ Hon. Rod Caddies questions the Premier regarding WA's strategic diesel reserves and contingency plans in the event of a supply chain disruption, citing a deteriorating international situation. The response refers to Commonwealth responsibility and the Energy Supply Disruption State Hazard Plan.
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Diesel reserves425.Hon Rod Caddiesto
the Leader of the House representing the Premier:I refer to the
deteriorating international situation and its potential impact on Western
Australian fuel security.(1) Does Western Australia have strategic diesel
reserves located in Western Australia?(2) If yes to (1), how many days would Western
Australia's strategic diesel reserves last in the event of a total supply chain
disruption?(3) What contingency plans does the WA government
have in place to respond to prolonged severe diesel supply chain disruptions to
ensure Western Australian mining, agriculture and transport needs are met?
the Leader of the House representing the Premier:I refer to the
deteriorating international situation and its potential impact on Western
Australian fuel security.(1) Does Western Australia have strategic diesel
reserves located in Western Australia?(2) If yes to (1), how many days would Western
Australia's strategic diesel reserves last in the event of a total supply chain
disruption?(3) What contingency plans does the WA government
have in place to respond to prolonged severe diesel supply chain disruptions to
ensure Western Australian mining, agriculture and transport needs are met?
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Answered
24 June 2025
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0 days
Hon Stephen Dawson replied:I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.(1)–(3) The Commonwealth Government
monitors the status of fuel supply in all states and territories across
Australia and is responsible for domestic fuel reserves, including in Western
Australia, under the Commonwealth'sFuel Security
Act 2021. This includes minimum stockholding obligations on industry for
diesel, petrol and jet fuel. In the event of a fuel disruption, the WA government
response would be guided by theEnergy Supply
Disruption State Hazard Plan.
Diesel reserves
honourable member for some notice of the question.(1)–(3) The Commonwealth Government
monitors the status of fuel supply in all states and territories across
Australia and is responsible for domestic fuel reserves, including in Western
Australia, under the Commonwealth'sFuel Security
Act 2021. This includes minimum stockholding obligations on industry for
diesel, petrol and jet fuel. In the event of a fuel disruption, the WA government
response would be guided by theEnergy Supply
Disruption State Hazard Plan.
Diesel reserves
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