Australia news live: RSL to review welcome to country policy; Angus Taylor vows to double fuel reserve
Summary
Australia’s opposition leader, Angus Taylor, announced a plan to double the country’s fuel reserves to 60 days and spend $800 million on new storage. Meanwhile, the RSL (Returned and Services League) said it will review its policies about “welcome to country” speeches at Anzac Day events after Indigenous leaders were booed.Key Facts
- Angus Taylor proposes doubling Australia’s fuel reserves to at least 60 days.
- The plan includes $800 million to build a new fuel storage facility.
- Taylor wants baseline fuel stockholdings increased by January 1 to move toward a 90-day reserve, as suggested by the International Energy Agency.
- Taylor states that more fuel reserves are essential to avoid disruptions in transport and business.
- The RSL will review its guidance on “welcome to country” speeches after booing incidents at Anzac Day dawn services.
- RSL national president Peter Tinley expressed concern about the booing but also suggested revising the speeches to be more meaningful.
- The RSL aims to update its policies to better reflect community views and the spirit of the commemorations.
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