Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I pay tribute to the member for Kennedy for the work that he does as a local member and for the passion that he has for the community in Cloncurry, which I've visited with him on no less than three occasions over the years. These two men are missing some 125 metres underground at a zinc mine in Dugald River some 70 kilometres north-west of Curry. Dylan Langridge and Trevor Davis are in our thoughts at this time, as are all of their family and their friends. I know that the Australian Workers Union are talking with the workers on site, and this will be a difficult day for all who work in what is a difficult and sometimes dangerous occupation.

The men's ute fell into a large void at the zinc mine at about 8.45 yesterday morning. Their ute fell into the void after a 30-tonne drill rig fell 25 metres. The mine is run by MMG Ltd. Another worker was injured when the rig fell, but I am advised that he is stable.

At this time our thoughts are with the family of these two men and also with all the people of Curry. I know what a close knit community Curry is—everyone knows everyone in that town—and our thoughts are with them today.

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