Murray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia) Share this | Hansard source

I give notice that I shall move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that:

  (i) New South Wales and Queensland are currently in the midst of devastating bushfires,

  (ii) these fires have led to three people tragically losing their lives, more than 30 people injured and over 170 homes destroyed,

  (iii) well over 100 fires are burning across New South Wales and Queensland, and

  (iv) New South Wales and Queensland remain in a State of Emergency, with severe fire dangers continuing today and expected to continue into the weekend;

(b) offers its condolences to the Australians who have lost their loved ones, and the Australians who have lost their homes;

(c) expresses its gratitude to the brave firefighters, both paid and voluntary, and emergency services personnel who are working through the day and night to keep communities safe; and

(d) urges those Australians in affected areas to listen to warnings and stay safe.

I also note that it's our intention to amend this motion to make reference also to Western Australia. It's a very well-oiled machine!