Scott Morrison describes the jumping castle tragedy in northern Tasmania as a 'terribly, terribly awful time for Tasmanians', while announcing support for those affected.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has described the Devonport jumping castle tragedy, which left five children dead, as a "terribly, terribly awful time for Tasmanians".Mr Morrison announced funding for counselling support for those affected by the jumping castle tragedyThe Tasmanian Premier thanked "the other premiers around the country who have reached out and offered support"during end-of-year celebrations at Hillcrest Primary School on Thursday.
"We grieve with them and we mourn with them, and we want to do everything we possibly can to help them through this terrible, terrible, unthinkable, unimaginable tragedy. Mr Morrison announced the federal government would contribute $800,000 for counselling and mental health support for those affected by the tragedy.
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