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I think the floods that we’re seeing in the Kimberley region of Western Australia are probably the most serious right now. Although of course, they’re continues to be extensive flooding in South Australia, as that’s what water weaves its way down the Murray river. Menindi, in southwest New, South Wales has experienced flooding as well. And on top of all that we do, have some localized bushfires, south of Perth. So there are quite a few difficult situations going on around the country ...
We’ve been working very closely with the Western Australian government to ensure that they have any support that’s needed at a federal level. Of course the initial response to any natural disaster is led by the relevant state government. But late on Tuesday night, I approved a request from the Western Australian government for ADF assistance, particularly personnel and aircraft to relocate people from Fitzroy crossing and some of the surrounding communities if that was needed.
The WA government has been able to open two evacuation centres, and Watt said the ADF could provide assistance in helping to relocate people to Broome if required.
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