<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"A waste of time" – that was the overwhelming response to </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-address-to-the-nation-what-to-expect-how-to-watch-everything-to-know/ef0c15f6-2cdd-48a3-b4fb-63ce1b8c05c4" rel="" target="_blank" title="Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's address to the nation"><span>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's address to the nation</span></a><span> from nine.com.au readers.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>We set up a reader form last night to ask what you thought of the speech and nearly 2000 of you responded.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Announced eight hours prior, many Australians expected Albanese to make a major declaration regarding the conflict in the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/middle-east" rel="" target="_blank" title="Middle East"><span>Middle East</span></a><span> and the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/petrol-prices" rel="" target="_blank" title="fuel crisis"><span>fuel crisis</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-national-press-club-live-updates-address-to-the-nation-latest-news-headlines/d60bb9a4-d067-44c3-afa2-cc0908aba0b6" target="_blank"><strong><span>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to give National Press Club address</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Some even speculated he would announce the introduction of </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/fuel" rel="" target="_blank" title="fuel rationing"><span>fuel rationing</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Instead, he spent three minutes encouraging Australians to "go about your business and your life as normal", do their part to conserve fuel and consider public transport.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Albanese's speech was light on detail and did not deliver any new announcements aimed at addressing the crisis.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-address-to-the-nation-reactions-ninecomau-exclusive/52ac7ad7-7a00-4172-a298-c421b29103ca" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Many nine.com.au readers were disappointed and frustrated by the national address, calling it "nothing we didn't already know".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>When asked if they're more likely to use public transport following Albanese's address last night, the overwhelming majority said no.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But some Aussies appreciated the address, saying it was clear and to the point which is what they need in complicated times like this.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Here's what just a few of the almost 2000 readers who wrote in had to say about Albanese's address to the nation.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-april-2-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/042b435f-0673-4c9e-b6a1-c6e0c193210b" target="_blank"><strong><span>Iran says Trump's ceasefire remarks are 'false and baseless'</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="player__video-container"><img alt="" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/TeJ58XJVHmRhqBLQ5TChmjqMm2c=/750x0/https%3A%2F%2Fvms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F2026%2F04%2F764223%2Fpickerimage.jpg"/></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"I was worried all day about this address thinking it'll be drastic measures, or a lockdown, but then got frustrated when it was just everything we knew already. It was disappointing, and a waste of time."</span></em><span> - Michael, WA</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Waste of time and full of ambiguity. "</span></em><span> - Josh, Queensland</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"A waste of time and taxpayer money. It basically said nothing we didn't already know. It was typical waffle avoiding issues."</span></em><span> - Susan, NSW</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"I think Albanese's speech was good. The biggest takeaway is that the issues we are seeing are going to go on for months. He told the nation it is going to be tough - it is already tough, which means it is going to get worse ... the Australian government doesn't want us to panic."</span></em><span> - Louise, NSW</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Not very encouraging. Just told us what we already knew. Nothing new ."</span></em><span> - Barry, SA</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/richard-marles-defends-anthony-albanese-national-address/99f31161-ce4c-475f-989e-508423cf6489" target="_blank"><strong><span>Marles defends PM's no-news national address</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"I found the address to be largely superficial, with broad and somewhat vague messaging. It did not offer clear reassurance or practical direction, which made it difficult to feel confident in the strength of the response being presented.</span></em><span>" - Tina, NSW</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"I thought it was timely, outlined the government response and remained optimistic."</span></em><span> - Victor, Queensland</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Essentially useless. Bland, wooden delivery, uninformative."</span></em><span> - Daryl, NT</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Positive and reassuring."</span></em><span> - Denis, NSW</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"The Prime Minister's address did little to alleviate my concerns. A clear outline of the Labour party's strategy was notably absent. Following his presentation, I found myself questioning the purpose of the speech. Unfortunately, the address heightened my anxiety more rather than lessening it. Australia requires a more effective leadership during these challenging times."</span></em><span> - Kimmy, Victoria</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Told me what I needed to hear - no more, no less. Straight and to the point ."</span></em><span> - Melody, WA</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/several-countries-on-tsunamniwatch-after-78-magnitude-earthquake-hits-indonesia/a179d8be-503f-498a-af96-25b52b5e8e14" target="_blank"><strong><span>Several countries on tsunami watch after 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Lacklustre and lacking detail ."</span></em><span> - Ian, SA</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Calling for calm regarding the ongoing pressure of fuel availability in a national address made it abundantly clear that this is a major concern for the Australian Government. It's almost made me more stressed. "</span></em><span> - Hugh, Queensland</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"There was no point of the address. We already heard the same points throughout the entire war so far and even in the last few days. "</span></em><span> - Isabella, NSW</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"I thought it was helpful. The fuel crisis is a bad situation to be in, and we all wish it weren't happening. The fact is that it is happening, and we cannot expect the Australian government to singlehandedly resolve it. We should be able to expect our elected leaders to be honest with us, and to do what is within their control to manage the situation as best as possible for as many people as possible. As far as I can see, people are being honest about what is going on."</span></em><span> - Kate, NSW</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"What a complete waste of time. I am no more informed, no more reassured, no more knowledgeable about what's happening or how Australia will handle things."</span></em><span> - Sarah, Queensland</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-supreme-court-storms-out-birthright-citizenship-case-hearing-usa-news/08eaaded-0c31-4a88-b0ac-51736aadc8c0" target="_blank"><strong><span>Donald Trump storms out of Supreme Court as he faces loss</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Reasonable in view of current circumstances ."</span></em><span> - Annie, SA</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Pretty pedestrian, not at all encouraging. Rather like average Joe talking to his family about why the trip is not happening. Lacked statesmanship and did not really portray 'Trust me, I am guarding your backs.'"</span></em><span> - John, SA</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"The speech shared nothing and was I offended it was pre-recorded. If he is doing an address to the nation, it could have at least been live. "</span></em><span> - Jan, NSW</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"The address was unnecessary and simply grandstanding. It was a waste of time and taxpayer money. "</span></em><span> - Craig, Victoria</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Positive, good to hear from the prime minister saying positive news and speaking of unity in these hard times ."</span></em><span> - Paul, Victoria</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-prices-australia-farmers-warn-low-supply-could-result-in-red-meat-shortage-high-prices/535293ff-f3c6-48e4-bc09-ad69399e6588" target="_blank"><strong><span>Red meat shortage looms after majority of Australian producers warn current fuel supply will dry up within one week</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"Unrehearsed, awkward and without ant strong leadership quality. It's been sometime since I was spoken to like a five year old."</span></em><span> - Neil, NSW</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"As powerful as a wet lettuce leaf."</span></em><span> - James, NT</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span> </span><em><span>"Waste of time. Did not tell us anything we did not already know."</span></em><span> - Gregory, SA</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>"I think the speech was necessary. It served as an important reminder for Australians to reflect on how we use our cars and the impact this can have on people who genuinely rely on them and have no alternative. While this may seem obvious to some, it's important to remember that not everyone sees things the same way. 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