Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

The government has noted recommendation 8.3 of the bushfire royal commission's final report concerning the Commonwealth, state and territory governments' adoption of procurement and contracting strategies to develop a broader sovereign aerial firefighting capability. The government has clearly stated that it has no intention of taking over the role of the states and territories, but it will work closely with them to ensure that we support aerial firefighting to keep Australia safe. (Time expired)