Whether the prediction is correct or not it the real story is that  the term 'peak oil' is being used regularly by public broadcasters.  The ABC is running an item on peak oil on their science show 'Quantum' later this week. When the Murdoch press picks it up the concept will become mainstream in Australia.
Boof

We might be in luck

Look what appeared in the Australian

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,17319555%255E643,00.html