Skip to main content

PM criticised for negotiating compensation deal for volunteer firefighters

Anthony Albanese has criticised Scott Morrison for negotiating a compensation deal with only NSW volunteer firefighters, as the bushfire crisis continues. "I don't understand why it is that the Prime Minister has just negotiated with the New South Wales Premier, rather than convening COAG and getting an approach across the nation," he said. On Sunday, the government announced volunteer NSW firefighters who have spent at least ten days battling blazes in the state would receive up to $6,000 in compensation. The move was designed to support crews through an 'unusually demanding' season, but prime minister said it should not set a precedent for permanent payments. The Opposition Leader said the ongoing crisis requires a national approach and again called Mr Morrison to convene a COAG meeting. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Kate slams KIIS FM after radio departure

Langbroek currently co-hosts The 3PM Pick Up on KIIS FM with Monty Dimond and Yumi Stynes, but it was announced last month that the show would not be returning in 2023.It was Dimond who broke the news of the show’s departure, writing on Instagram: “After 8 years of doing the @3pmpickup on the wireless it’s time to hang up the headphones. “Bummer that the big wigs at KIIS couldn’t present acceptable terms for us to move forward”.Langbroek elaborated on Dimond’s comments in an interview with news.com.au’s podcast, I’ve Got News For You.Kate Langbroek reveals her most shocking TV momentWhen asked what happened between KIIS FM and The 3PM Pick Up, Langbroek said: “Well, look, I’m just gonna say this: Sometimes you just can’t come to terms. And if you can’t come to terms, it’s best you part ways.”When pressed for more information, Langbroek hit out at the radio station for treating some of their talent better than others.“What they do with their radio station is their business and it’s no s...