Subjects: Cyclone Narelle, food security

JESS ONG, HOST: As severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle approaches, the top end is on high alert. A number of communities have been impacted. We've been hearing about the community of Numbulwar, that is being evacuated in stages. About 500 residents being moved to Darwin. The Northern Territory Senator Malarndirri McCarthy is the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Good morning to you, Senator.

You have heard about AI systems, governance frameworks and digital stewardship today.

Here is the bottom line.

Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical.

Each of us must learn new AI skills.

No public servant can avoid the need to understand these technologies.

The opportunities to learn have never been greater.

It is, after all, a technology you can ask to train you.

I am pleased to report that Google’s Gemini will tell you to start with APS AI Ethics Principles.

Engage with the Digital Transformation Agency.

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on commitments to build a sustainable First Nations vocational education and training (VET) workforce by investing $2.5 million to expand the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation’s (NACCHO) successful Trainer and Assessor (TAE) Demonstration Project.

PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: I want to bring in my political panel for today. Patrick Gorman is the Assistant Employment Minister. Garth Hamilton is the Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Security. Welcome to both of you. Great to be here. Let's first talk about the potential of sending a ship. Now, we haven't been asked to contribute, but would it be reasonable? I'll start with you, Garth, if we were to participate in such a thing to ensure, of course, the free flow of oil.

TOM CONNELL, HOST: Welcome back. Let's thrash out the daily political issues - joining me now, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Patrick Gorman and former Liberal MP, Jason Falinski, thanks both as ever for your time. Interesting to read this morning, I know you start with The Canberra Times, Patrick Gorman, as someone visits this great city a lot -

PATRICK GORMAN, ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER: Great to be here in Canberra.

TOM CONNELL, HOST: And back home, the Government has responded to shortage concerns with a temporary relaxing of fuel quality standards. This was the Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, announcing this in Question Time.

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CHRIS BOWEN, FEDERAL ENERGY MINISTER: Today, I have decided to relax the requirements under the Fuel Quality Act, Mr Speaker, when it comes to sulphur content on a temporary 60-day basis. This will see 100 million litres of fuel extra flow in Australia a month over that time.

REBECCA WHITE, ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AGEING: The Albanese Labor Government has been very dedicated to improving women’s health and putting a real focus on it, because we know that for many women, they’ve felt dismissed or ignored when they’ve presented to get the healthcare that they deserve. It’s why we launched our nearly $800 million landmark women’s health package last year that’s been providing access to new services and medicine for hundreds of thousands of women across the country.

Heart health for women will be the first focus of the Albanese Labor Government’s new Ministerial Expert Panel on Women’s Health.

This Expert Panel will work with professionals with a range of expertise and peak organisations that support women’s cardiovascular health to identify practical ways to improve outcomes for women, girls and gender diverse people.

The work of the Panel will aim to empower women to take time and seek the care they need for their heart and vascular health at all stages of life.

ASHLEIGH GILLON, HOST: Welcome back. You're with Afternoon Agenda. More now on the domestic pressures facing Australians as a result of the war in Iran, joining us live from Canberra, the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman. Patrick, good to see you. Thank you for your time. The reassurances that we're hearing from your government in Question Time around fuel security doesn't seem to match with what drivers are saying is their lived experience of long lines, high prices, a lack of diesel at petrol stations, particularly in regional areas.

SARAH ABO, HOST: Well, Matt Canavan, Kevin Hogan, Bridget McKenzie and Michael McCormack are reportedly all considering a tilt at the Nationals leadership following the shock resignation of David Littleproud. Joining us to discuss today's headlines is one of those people, Nationals Senator Matt Canavan and Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy. Good morning to you both. So, Matty, am I talking with the new leader of the Nationals?