Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Environment, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

The opposition is disappointed with this motion and will not play politics with the loss of Defence lives. We welcome the statements from the Deputy Prime Minister that there will be a thorough investigation into this incident and that the MRH-90 Taipan helicopters have been grounded until further notice. We expect the government to be transparent about the review findings and its next steps. There will be numerous opportunities for Senate scrutiny of these processes and also of earlier decisions. However, at this time, our thoughts are with the Defence personnel we've lost and their families, loved ones and mates. We also acknowledge all of those who have worked on the rescue and recovery operations, along with those undertaking current investigations.