Nationals leader Matt Canavan says Anthony Albanese's announcement of a proposed new oil refinery in Western Australia is an "admission of failure" of his government's policies. "Yesterday's announcement is an admission of defeat, an admission of failure from this government that their net zero policies have failed," Mr Canavan told Today Show host Sam Armytage. Nationals leader Matt Canavan has slammed Anthony Albanese's proposal for a new oil refinery in Western Australia. Mr Albanese announced a feasibility study into the opening of an oil refinery in Western Australia on Tuesday. Anthony Albanese announced a $4m feasibility study for the construction of an oil refinery in Western Australia.