Marles Dodges Fuel Rationing Questions, R&D Review Slams Current System

From Adelaide, this is your March 16th update.

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles dodged questions on whether Australia might need to

ration fuel if the Middle East conflict drags on.

The government has already eased fuel quality rules to allow higher sulfur supplies into

regional areas and east shortages right now.

Marles said it's too early to predict outcomes since it depends on how long the fighting

lasts, but they're acting with current steps.

He also made clear Australia is not involved in any offensive moves against Iran.

Shifting gears, a major review of Australia's research and development system just dropped

its final report after two years of work.

It slams the current setup for failing to turn innovation into growth, and Warren's

gross domestic product could drop without fixes.

Universities are pushing the government to fully adopt its 20 recommendations, like creating

a National Innovation Council to direct funding and.

Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank meets today on interest rates with expectations of a

high tide to the wars pressures.

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