Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) | Hansard source

I will hand over to the minister representing the minister in this area. I spoke to Steve Krieg, the mayor of Lismore, this morning to speak to him directly about the government's ongoing support and the response to the floods in Lismore. I thank Mayor Steve Krieg, as I know the member for Page would if he were here today, but he is obviously with his own electorate in the seat of Page. I am sure the member for Richmond is as well.

We spoke about the ongoing support. He was very appreciative of that support. He was also very appreciative of the ADF's presence there, which is very reassuring at a time of great stress and trauma. In addition to that, we spoke of our government's commitment to over $150 million for the very mitigation works that are necessary in Lismore that his council and his election as mayor in Lismore will now enable us to do after they were opposed for so long. I am very pleased that we will be able to proceed with that. I will hand over to the minister representing to add further to my answer.

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