Sarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Emergency Management and the Minister representing the Minister for Communications, Senator Watt. Already this year we have seen bushfires raging across Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania. We have seen people die already, and we have seen homes destroyed, and it's only mid-November. During emergencies reliable and timely information is essential to protect both people and property. Will the government boost ABC funding to ensure that the ABC, our national emergency broadcaster, can continue to keep Australians informed and safe?