Lowan electorate
Emma KEALY (Lowan) (14:47): (1046) My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services on behalf of businesses impacted by the Grampians bushfires and national park closures over the summer. My question is: why are Grampians businesses only eligible for $5000 in disaster relief when the New South Wales and Queensland governments have successfully lobbied for $50,000 in business support for each of their businesses impacted by recent effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred? For my region it has now been over three months since the fires first began. Our businesses have lost the cream of their season. They are financially absolutely up against the wall, and some businesses have already closed. Any support would be appreciated, but $5000 that was only delivered a week or so ago simply does not touch the sides. I urge the government to respond to this question in the affirmative and deliver the funding.