Rachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that 26 January 2020 was marked by added sorrow for many First Nations peoples due to the damage that has been done to country and sacred places from drought and bushfires;

(b) recognises that First Nations peoples have a long and deep history of looking after country;

(c) further notes that it is time to listen with respect as we learn from First Nations peoples about traditional burning practices, land management practices and regeneration of vegetation; and

(d) calls on the Federal Government to ensure First Nations peoples have a leading role in the fire and drought recovery process.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a very short statement.

Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The government is committed to working with First Nations people to incorporate traditional land and fire management practices to improve Australia's resistance to bushfires. All jurisdictions have a role to play in managing bushfire risk and intensity.

Question agreed to.

Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Pursuant to order agreed earlier today, we will now move to the MPI and return to the discovery of formal business after its conclusion at 7.30.