The Hon. Dale Last, Minister for Natural Resources and Mines (Qld), Media Release, 19 May 2026
The Crisafulli Government will detail its energy and fuel security plan to an international audience, with Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last travelling to Adelaide this week for the Australian Energy Producers Conference.
The Australian Energy Producers Conference and Exhibition is one of the country’s premier energy forums, bringing together global producers, investors, policy makers and industry leaders to discuss the future of Australia’s energy sector and the role of domestic supply in strengthening the national economy.
The Crisafulli Government is restoring Queensland’s fuel security under a plan to drill, refine and store locally, while delivering immediate relief, secure supply and long-term certainty for Queenslanders.
The Queensland Fuel Security Plan includes unlocking oil reserves, refining more fuel here in Queensland, boosting fuel storage capacity, removing state taxes on fuel price rises – delivering immediate savings every time Queenslanders fill up – as well as permanently locking in 50 cent fares on public transport.
The Crisafulli Government is also backing States and Territories in pushing Canberra to publish a dashboard with incoming fuel shipments to plan ahead for future pressures.
Minister Last said Queensland was the only State with a plan to restore fuel security and unlock additional storage and refining capabilities.
“Queensland is not just rich in resources – we’re the only State doing anything around energy security and fuel sovereignty,” Minister Last said.
“In an uncertain global environment, Australians are rightly focused on making sure we can use the resources under our feet, power our industries and keep our economy moving.
“After a decade of Labor governments talking down the resources sector and driving investment away, we’re out here making sure the industry knows that in Queensland, we’re open for business.
“My message to resource companies is pretty simple I’ll sign, you drill.
“We want your business and we’ll back companies that want to invest here.”
Australian Energy Producers Director Queensland Keld Knudsen said Queensland gas was vital to Australia’s economic strength.
“As Australia navigates the energy transition, Queensland gas will remain essential to keeping the lights on, backing industry and delivering the investment and long-term confidence needed to bring new supply online,” Mr Knudsen said.
“Queensland’s gas industry has long been central to Australia’s economic strength, energy security and regional prosperity, supporting jobs, manufacturing and reliable energy supply across the country.
“Australian Energy Producers welcomes Minister Dale Last’s attendance at our annual Conference in Adelaide this week, and his focus on bringing Queensland’s energy story to the national stage.”
The Australian Energy Producers Conference is being held in Adelaide from 18-21 May and includes representatives from across the national and international energy sector.
