Australia politics live: ministers wary of Trump’s ‘get your own oil’ comment; health insurance premiums rise today

The Guardian - World News Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by Krishani DhanjiMarch 31, 2026 at 11:46 PM

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Australian politics on April 1st were dominated by concerns over a potential fuel crisis. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the nation, acknowledging "uncertain times" and urging Australians to conserve fuel. He also cancelled his planned trip to Gallipoli for Anzac Day to focus on the crisis. The government is facing criticism over its handling of the situation, with the opposition demanding clarity on fuel security plans. Meanwhile, ministers expressed wariness regarding Donald Trump's comments about oil. Elsewhere, health insurance premiums rose, life insurers were banned from using genetic testing, and petrol prices began to fall in some areas.

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Albanese cancels trip to Gallipoli for Anzac Day to prioritise dealing with the fuel crisis.

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Hike in health insurance premiums comes into effect today.

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Labor’s Andrew Charlton says a recession not on the table ‘right now’.

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Albanese pledges to ‘do everything we can to protect Australia’ in fuel crisis.

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Fuel prices started to fall immediately across Australia after the government’s fuel excise cut.

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Pocock 30% Butler 30% Taylor 30% Bowen 30% Keir Starmer 40% Andrew Charlton 40% Netanyahu 50% Israel 50% Chalmers ×250% Donald Trump ×370% Australia ×590% Anthony Albanese ×490%

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