Jill Hall (Shortland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In the 10 seconds that remain, I would like to put on the record of the House my thanks to all the emergency services that operated in the Hunter—the SES, the police, the Army, fire brigade, Energy Australia, Telstra, local councils, Hunter Water Board and all volunteers—for the fine contribution that they have made over the long weekend. I particularly would like to put on the record my thanks to ABC Radio. Its effort shows what local regional broadcasting is all about. The contribution that it made in keeping the community informed was greatly appreciated. The extreme conditions and storms that existed in the Hunter and on the Central Coast created devastation and havoc throughout the community. The response showed what can be achieved when the community works together and emergency services get in there and do their work in the way that they did. It makes us proud to be residents of our area. I thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, very much for allowing me to make this contribution to the debate.

Harry Jenkins (Scullin, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! In accordance with the resolution agreed to in the House previously, the time for members’ statements has concluded.