The country’s 25 SEZs have become a hub for commodity processing and high-tech industries
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‘Renewable’ energy gives us a crisis
Every major energy crisis invites finger-pointing. In 2022, the world blamed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for a spike in natural-gas prices. This time, it’s attributing the energy crisis to the war in Iran. But challenges in energy production and trade because of geopolitical tension are common.
Read moreSeven in 10 Australians back more oil drilling amid fuel crisis fears
An exclusive new poll shows seven in 10 voters want domestic oil production ramped up to improve Australia’s fuel security – and the majority disapprove of the PM’s handling of the fuel crisis.
Read moreFuel impacts already being seen in beef production cutbacks, animal welfare concerns
The fuel access and price crisis that’s emerged this month driven by the Iran conflict is already taking a heavy toll on red meat supply chains.
Read moreEconomic vulnerability risks crashing our standard of living.
National economic resilience is back in the headlines but it is not just our reliance on imported fuel that needs to keep our policymakers up at night.
Read moreIR changes take us back to bad old days
We seem headed back to the bad old days of industrial relations in the 1970s and 1980s, when union militancy in the mining sector smashed productivity and our reputation as a stable and reliable trading partner.
Read moreNT Cattlemen’s annual conference a test of Territory ‘character’ after damaging floods
The NT Cattlemen’s annual conference brings pastoralists, industry together during tough times. Read what’s planned.
Read moreBHP has message on investment
The Australian government must get real on the needs of business to develop here.
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March 17, 2026
‘Negligence’ led to fuel, fertiliser crisis, as warnings ‘ignored for years’
The Albanese government has been accused of “serious negligence” and “putting the community at risk” by ignoring warnings on fuel and fertiliser vulnerabilities for years, as industry demanded an expedited food security plan.
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