Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I want to acknowledge the members of parliament who have to leave the parliament today. As the member for Paterson also just acknowledged, there are Labor members who are doing the same thing. This flood crisis continues and we thank all of those who continue to do such selfless work, volunteering to keep others safe. Please follow the local instructions as this crisis continues. We continue to stand with all of those doing so much great work for their fellow Australians at this time.

Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I join with the Prime Minister in thanking our emergency services, particularly our SES workers. And I want to thank Minister Littleproud for this morning, when I had a comprehensive briefing from Joe Buffone, the Director-General of Emergency Management Australia and his staff. That was also provided to Senator Watt, our shadow minister. Importantly, we were able to get Susan Templeman, the member for Macquarie on the phone as well.

The people of Macquarie have had the lot thrown at them over recent years. They're doing it really tough and our thoughts are with all those who continue to suffer from these devastating floods. We urge them to follow the advice of the authorities. But, once again, I thank the minister for the briefing.