Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

I am pleased and relieved to report the Riverina village of Ungarie will finally receive federal assistance after almost being washed away by a flood at Humbug Creek on 4 March. I acknowledge the federal government for the fact it will provide a special payment to help affected residents, many of whom are still displaced from their homes. The government responded to any New South Wales request for assistance as soon as the call came, yet in Ungarie's case the damage across the Bland Shire was not considered, under state criteria, to be sufficient to receive Category C assistance. Thankfully common sense has prevailed and I acknowledge the efforts of the Minister for Emergency Management, and of the Attorney-General and her staff, in listening and acting.

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