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Government issues ‘emergency’ order for truckers over fuel crisis

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The Albanese government declared a fuel emergency for the trucking industry on Tuesday, following rising diesel prices exceeding $3 per litre. Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth's draft order allows for potential pay increases to support truck drivers ahead of a Fair Work hearing scheduled for Wednesday. The Transport Workers' Union welcomed this urgent response to the crisis.

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