Why Queensland’s Taroom Trough oil find could end Australia's fuel supply panic

With Australia’s diesel reserves sitting at a precarious 17 days, a massive new oil discovery 4.5 hours west of Brisbane is being hailed as the key to national fuel independence. Natural Resources Minister Dale Last joined the show to discuss fast-tracking the project and his plan to mandate that this oil stays in Australia for Australians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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