George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

As I said to you, the ADF has already put into the air an aerial surveillance team, which is assisting the Queensland government's rapid damage assessment team. I also want to acknowledge the assistance provided by New South Wales and the ACT in that particular part of the exercise.

I might take the opportunity to give you a report on what Mr Crosweller has just told me as to the extent of the damage. At the moment, we know that there are 68,000 homes without power in the area in and around the impact zone. The impact zone is defined as Airlie Beach, Proserpine, Bowen and adjacent areas. I can tell you, Senator Chisholm, that— (Time expired)