Australia's first oil field in 50 years opens in Queensland

Queensland Premier David Crisafolli announces the opening of Australia's first oil field in 50 years at Taroom Trough, approximately five hours west of Brisbane. The project aims to strengthen the country's fuel security by enabling domestic oil production and refining, with current operations producing a couple of hundred barrels per day. The Premier is seeking federal government support to accelerate production and reduce Australia's reliance on global supply chains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.