Documents Regarding Rationing Of Fuel, Petrol, Diesel Or Other Liquid Fuels.

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This disclosure contains a media summary of Australian fuel supply disruptions as of March 2026 and Commonwealth emergency powers legislation. The media summary reports localized petrol and diesel shortages across multiple states—32 of 3,000 NSW stations affected, complete outages in three Victorian towns, and restrictions in Western Australia—attributed to global oil market closures. Mining and agricultural sectors face supply concerns, with some mines holding only five days of diesel stock. The document outlines the Australian Government Liquid Fuel Emergency Act 1984, which permits the Governor-General to declare a liquid fuel emergency (maximum three months) if shortages occur or are likely. Upon declaration, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy can implement nationwide rationing systems with geographic variations, set maximum transaction values per vehicle per day, and exempt essential services. The disclosure does not address environmental matters, species, ecosystems, or EPBC Act considerations relevant to DCCEEW's environmental mandate.