The wellbeing, livelihoods and security of Australian communities, and the precious ecosystems upon which we depend for our survival, rest on tackling the climate crisis.

Reopening Groningen or expanding North Sea drilling will produce gas or oil locally, but prices are set by global markets, so consumers won't see major relief.

Oil and gas analyst Samirul Ariff says the Petroleum Development Act 1974 has allowed Petronas to create a coordinated industry that strengthens Malaysia’s energy resilience.

To overcome the looming oil crisis, policymakers should look to energy initiatives of the 1970s.