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Is our fuel-saving ad push as odd as it seems?

A new federal government advertising campaign is prompting Australians to reduce their fuel consumption during the current global oil crisis. It asks...

14.04.2026 20

The New Daily

David Lee

A new ad campaign is pushing Australians to use less petrol. Has this happened before?

Australia has been forced to conserve and even ration fuel several times in its history.

13.04.2026 20

The Conversation

David Lee

Australia has weathered fuel crises before. What can we learn from previous oil price spikes?

With the price of fuel still rising steeply and shortages appearing across the country, what can we learn from how Australia fared during previous...

01.04.2026 20

The Guardian

David Lee

Cabinet papers 2005: WorkChoices, Afghanistan and climate change take centre stage

In 2005, the Howard government introduced its controversial WorkChoices legislation. It would be a key factor in the government’s defeat in the 2007...

31.12.2025 20

The Conversation

David Lee

The Australia Group at 40

24.07.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

David Lee

Trump’s budget and the 21st century great divergence

08.07.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

David Lee

The Racial Discrimination Act at 50

09.05.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

David Lee

Gove and the native title revolution

27.03.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

David Lee