Anne McEwen (SA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Bilyk, I move;

That the Senate—

(a)   notes:

(i)   the devastating and destructive impact of bushfires in Tasmania which are affecting the people of Tasmania and destroying Tasmanian wilderness areas,

(ii)   grave concern for the survival of Indigenous cultural heritage sites in the area, as well as precious flora and fauna, and

(iii)   the unwavering commitment and hard work of the Tasmanian Fire Service, the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, SES and volunteers for their resilience and exceptional efforts responding to this natural disaster; and

(b)   thanks the Tasmanian Fire Service, the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, SES and volunteers for their resilience, unwavering commitment and exceptional efforts responding to this natural disaster.

Notice of motion altered on 22 February 2016 pursuant to standing order 77.