Australian Govt’s extends emergency fundings to bushfire-affected communities

Key Highlights

• The funding includes 10 million Australian dollars to supply fodder to farmers who have been affected by significant livestock losses, 1.5 million Australian dollars in emergency accommodation support for thousands of people who have been ordered to evacuate their homes and one million Australian dollars for mental health support.
• Speaking at a press conference alongside Allan and emergency services personnel in the central Victorian city of Bendigo, Albanese said on Sunday that the federal government would support Victorians through the crisis and the recovery period.
• “We’ve got your back,” he said.
• “We’ll work cooperatively with the state government to make sure we deliver what is necessary so that people and communities can get back on their feet after what has been a very difficult period.” There were 32 bushfires burning across Victoria as of Sunday morning, with 15 warnings in place advising residents to evacuate their communities.
• Allan said that complying with evacuation orders is the best way to protect and save lives.