Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

In relation to the Fraser Island fire, the government has declared a category B emergency. That results in various assistance being available for states and territories under the agreed formulation of assistance and work in conjunction with states and territories. I gather the Queensland officials have also identified the difficulties in relation to that fire. The particular difficulties are accessing the difficult terrain and the limitations that they have. Of course, the Commonwealth stands ready to assist, work and cooperate with the Queensland government where we have the resources or ability to do so. It's why the action has been taken in making the declaration already, and we will respond to any further requests that come from the Queensland government as swiftly as we can.