Kirsten Livermore (Capricornia, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, on indulgence: on behalf of the people of the Rockhampton region, particularly those who have been directly affected by the fires surrounding our city, I thank the Acting Prime Minister for her announcement and the Leader of the Opposition for his comments. I know it means a lot to our Central Queensland communities that so many Australians have expressed their concern for our situation and that all three levels of government have pledged support and now this relief funding.

I take this opportunity also to sincerely thank all the firefighters, the regulars and the volunteers, the pilots and all the emergency service workers who have responded so magnificently to this unprecedented fire emergency. Of course the local media have also played a very valuable role over the last few days. We will not forget what you have done to keep people safe and to defend their homes. I thank the Acting Prime Minister and all members of the House for keeping the people of Central Queensland in your thoughts.

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