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❓ Hon Steve Martin asks about the definitions and measurement methods for specific alert levels (Yellow and Amber) related to fuel supply disruptions within the State Hazard Plan for Energy Supply Disruption. The answer provides a general statement about the flexibility of the framework.

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14 April 2026

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Hon Steve Martin

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Energy and Decarbonisation

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I refer to the State Hazard Plan Energy Supply Disruption page 23 and I ask:(a) At the alert Level 1 - Yellow, how is "A moderate market imbalance affecting primary grade fuel(s)." defined;(b) In relation to (a), how is it measured;(c) At the alert Level 1 - Yellow, how is "Supply channels moderately compromised." defined;(d) In relation to (c), how is it measured;(e) At the alert Level 2 - Amber, how is "A substantial market imbalance affecting primary grade fuel(s)." defined; and(f) In relation to (e), how is it measured?

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Answered

14 May 2026

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Leader of the House representing the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation

Response time

6 days

(a)-(f)
The Alert Warning System under the State Hazard Plan for Energy Supply Disruption details indicators for incident levels. This framework is deliberately flexible to enable the Coordinator of Energy to consider a range of risk factors in setting the incident level.

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