Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

Tropical Cyclone Harold was indeed devastating to a number of nations in our immediate region. Australia's defence forces, like they so often do, are playing an important role to assist our Pacific family respond to Tropical Cyclone Harold, just as their own troops stood side by side with our ADF during our own 'black summer'. It's this mateship and also our solidarity, both in the good times and the bad times, that makes our region so strong.

The Morrison government remains resolutely committed to strengthening Australia's longstanding relationships in the Pacific through ADF assistance in support of our friends and our neighbours. To date, the Royal Australian Air Force has conducted three emergency relief flights to Vanuatu and another four to Fiji. These flights have delivered tonnes of life-saving supplies and assistance, including shelter kits and tents, utensils, blankets, lanterns and water containers. (Time expired)