‘Don’t be proud’: Nationals MP urges NSW minister to accept ADF support

Nationals MP David Gillespie has advised NSW Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliot to call on the ADF sooner rather than later to ensure an expedited clean-up process once the floodwaters recede. The SES is working around the clock to ensure public safety and from this morning people who own houses which have sustained water damages will be able to claim $1000 per adult and $400 per child. Mr Gillespie said the defence force is “primed and ready” to help as soon as a request is formally sent through from NSW. Asked whether the ADF was in fact needed, the Nationals MP said when the floodwaters return to normal the ADF will be able to hep with the clearing which will need to be done. “My advice to Mr Elliot is ‘don’t be proud’, if you call on the ADF we can get things rolling sooner rather than propping it up when the waters recede," he said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au