It’s been good for myself and the Premier to take the opportunity to be properly briefed on what is occurring in Queensland with these weather events. It’s also an opportunity for us to thank those frontline workers who are doing such an extraordinary job, whether they be people from the SES who are engaged in rescues, whether it be people from fire and emergency services or police and, of course, the Australian Defence Force present here today as well. We will provide whatever support we can as the Federal Government to Queensland as it goes through this difficult time. We’ve received briefings about the weather events here, including flood events here, flash flooding, in places like Moreton Bay, that have had an impact on local communities. Fortunately, at this point in time, there’s been no injuries or loss of life during these events. And that, of course, is very welcomed. But we remain concerned about the events here in South East Queensland but also the events in Western Queensland, where the flooding that has occurred is expected to continue to have an impact as it flows down to Birdsville from places like Julia Creek and others in the North West over coming weeks. So, one of the big messages that we’re reminded to give is – if it’s flooding, forget it. Don’t risk it. Do the right thing. Do the safe thing by yourself, by your family and by your community.
STEVEN MILES, PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND:
