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Government locks in Australia's fuel shipments "well into" May

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There's some relief across Australia as Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirms the Albanese government has locked in fuel supply, contracted to enter the country into May. The government is now working to cash in on strong relationships with its Asian partners, as uncertainty looms over how long the threats will hang over the Strait of Hormuz.
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