House debates

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

Statements by Members

Australian Bushfires

1:33 pm

Photo of Kristy McBainKristy McBain (Eden-Monaro, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

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The bushfire royal commission outlined 80 recommendations to make our nations better prepared for such emergencies. Had the recommendations of the 240 previous disaster inquiries been adopted, the insurance sector might have more confidence in our future. Longer bushfire seasons and rising sea levels are the headline when it comes to climate change. These details are now being felt. The time for action is long overdue in terms of both natural disaster preparedness and climate action. (Time expired)

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