Mike speaks with Terry Barnes, former Howard government adviser, about whether the government could backflip on its energy stance, and the PM’s much-anticipated address to the nation.

 Announced just eight hours earlier, many expected a major response to the Middle East conflict and fuel crisis - even fuel rationing.

Instead, Albanese delivered a brief three-minute message urging Australians to carry on as normal, conserve fuel, and consider public transport. The speech offered little detail and no new measures to tackle the crisis.

Mike speaks with Terry Barnes, former Howard government adviser, about whether the government could backflip on its energy stance, and the PM&rsquo;s much-anticipated address to the nation.
&nbsp;Announced just eight hours earlier, many expected a major response to the Middle East conflict and fuel crisis - even fuel rationing.
Instead, Albanese delivered a brief three-minute message urging Australians to carry on as normal, conserve fuel, and consider public transport. The speech offered little detail and no new measures to tackle the crisis.

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When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.
Mike&nbsp;provides&nbsp;laughs and companionship, the&nbsp;news &amp;&nbsp;stories of the day from midnight on Mondays.&nbsp;