Shayne Neumann (Blair, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

to move:

That this House:

(1)

notes the outstanding contribution of organisations and individuals in Queensland during the natural disasters of January 2011;

(2)

acknowledges the following who all worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of residents in the evacuation period and beyond:

(a)

the State Emergency Service, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, Rural Fire Brigades, St John’s Ambulance Service, Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Police Service and Australian Defence Force;

(b)

the Salvation Army, Lifeline, Churches, Charities and other Community organisations; and

(c)

flood affected school principals, teachers, staff and school communities; and

(3)   expresses its deep appreciation for the courage, commitment and professionalism shown by these organisations and individuals.

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