Liberals’ lack of leadership on fuel continues

Given the Liberals’ lack of leadership and a clear plan for Tasmania regarding the escalating fuel crisis, the fire at Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery and its potential impact on our state is cause for concern.

The refinery reportedly provides almost all of Tasmania’s petroleum requirements.

No one is blaming the Tasmanian Government for the war in Iran or the refinery fire, but it is responsible for managing the impact on Tasmanians.

While other states are getting ahead of the curve, the Liberals have provided no clear contingency plan, no public prioritisation framework, and no clear advice on how Tasmanians will be kept informed if conditions deteriorate.

They haven’t told Tasmanians who will be prioritised, how supply will be managed, or what happens if fuel shortages worsen.

They haven’t outlined a plan regarding how key sectors such as agriculture, tourism or community services will be protected.

The fuel crisis is impacting people right across the globe. Tasmanians don’t expect their Government to be able fix it, but they do expect timely communication, planning and leadership.