Australia news live: PM and Wong to visit Brunei and Malaysia to shore up fuel supply

Government seeks to shore up Australia’s supply of diesel, fertiliser and other critical goods. Follow today’s news live

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Good morning, and happy Monday. Nick Visser here to bring you the day’s news. Here’s what’s on deck:

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, will visit Brunei and Malaysia this week, the latest diplomatic visits meant to shore up Australia’s fuel supplies. Brunei supplies 9% of Australia’s diesel imports and Malaysia is the country’s third-largest source of refined fuel.