Bridget McKenzie (Victoria, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Liberal and Nationals government has stood ready to assist states and territories with additional support through this pandemic. Most recently, we deployed support to regional NSW, where we've seen increasing case numbers. Around 50 ADF personnel are currently supporting NSW police in Dubbo, Bourke and Wilcannia, and an additional 70 ADF personnel are supporting the Western NSW Local Health District to provide pop-up vaccination clinics in remote and regional communities such as Walgett, Coonamble and Gilgandra.

While this support is absolutely critical right now, it won't be required when we reach the vaccination targets outlined in the national plan. Our plan is based on the best available data and science and is agreed to by all state and territory governments as part of national cabinet. I am particularly buoyed by the support of the Labor Party, with Mr Albanese finally backing Bill and Joel in getting behind the national plan as the only way to end lockdowns and get back to normal.