Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

This has been an extraordinary year for the ADF and Defence here in Australia. We conducted the two largest-ever domestic operations to support our nation in our nation's history. We have assisted thousands and thousands of Australians throughout the year. First of all, Operation Bushfire Assist involved more than 8,200 ADF personnel. It was the largest-ever mobilisation of the ADF in response to a domestic disaster. This included thousands of evacuations, transporting emergency service personnel, setting up shelters, delivering meals and so much more. While the embers were still burning, however, Defence started Operation COVID-19 Assist, which has now become our largest-ever domestic assistance operation. So far, as of today, over 11,000 Defence and ADF personnel have deployed. (Time expired)