In the wake of US airstrikes on Syria, Liberal Senator Jim Molan raised concerns about Australian fuel supplies being affected by conflict in the Middle East, claiming Australia ony has between 19 to 24 days worth of petrol in reserve.

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the Government might need to compulsorily acquire the Liddell Power Station, but government backbencher Tim Wilson claims compulsory acquisition should only used in extreme and critical situations.

Premier Daniel Andrews says crime is down 10 per cent, but Opposition Leader Matthew Guy claims the rates of aggravated robbery, robberies, assault and aggravated burglary have all risen under Labor.

An argument has erupted over the rate of casual employment in the Australian workforce with unions claiming it is on the rise, and Workplace and Deregulation Minister Craig Laundy dismissing this as a lie.

Following comments that white South African farmers deserved special attention because they were being persecuted, former prime minister Tony Abbott claimed 400 white farmers were murdered, over the last 12 months.