# #89 - Senator Bridget Mckenzie - Fuel Crisis & The Future of Australia

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Podcast: [2 Worlds Collide Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717)
Published: 2026-03-23T06:49:49+00:00
Episode link: https://info44z2.podbean.com/e/89-senator-bridget-mckenzie-fuel-crisis-the-future-of-australia/
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## Resource

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Bridget McKenzie — Federal Senator for Victoria and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development — for a direct conversation about the issues shaping Australia right now. Senator McKenzie has been a long-standing voice in Australian politics, particularly around regional Australia, infrastructure, and national policy. In this episode, we dive into the current fuel situation, cost of living pressures, and where Australia is heading in the years ahead. We break down the growing concerns around fuel security, supply, and pricing — and what it means for everyday Australians, businesses, and the broader economy. We also discuss the direction of the country, government decision-making, and why many Australians are questioning the path we’re currently on. This is a straight, no-filter conversation about the economic and political challenges facing Australia today. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover:🇦🇺 Bridget McKenzie and her role in Australian politics⛽ The current fuel situation and national fuel security📉 Cost of living pressures across Australia🏛 Government decisions and policy direction🚛 Infrastructure, transport, and regional Australia🇦🇺 Where Australia is headed in the coming years 💥 Support independent voices🧢 Merch:https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products🤝 Join Patreon:https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay ConnectedYouTube: @2worldscollideInstagram: @2worldscollidepodcastX: @2worldsPodcastWebsite: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation#BridgetMcKenzie #2WorldsCollide #AustralianPolitics #FuelCrisis #CostOfLiving #EnergySecurity #PoliticalPodcast #Australia

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