BLUF
Australia’s fuel system is fragile—relying on luck, global shipping, and lean inventories. Structural reforms, including stockpiling, supply diversification, and alternative distribution, are critical to secure energy, support Defence readiness, and maintain national stability.Learning Outcomes
- Identify vulnerabilities in Australia’s fuel supply and the impact on Defence operations and national resilience.
- Understand the need for strategic stockpiling and redundancy in critical energy infrastructure.
- Apply risk-mitigation strategies for sustaining operations under extreme weather and geopolitical disruption.
