ABC News · Holly Tregenza · Wednesday 1 April 2026
Anthony Albanese will address the nation on TV tonight urging Australians to conserve fuel amid the Iran crisis, asking citizens to 'play their part' for industries that most need supply.
'Play your part' — the words of a man handing you a bucket while standing in front of the dam he forgot to build. Fifty years of strategic petroleum negligence and the national plan is a televised request to carpool. Curtin addressed the nation to announce a war footing. Albanese's addressing it to announce a driving tip. Somewhere between rationing and vibes, we landed on vibes.