Prime Minister Scott Morrison is being bombarded by criticism for tweeting a video advertising the government's response to the ongoing bushfire crisis.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is being bombarded by criticism for tweeting a video advertising the government's response to the ongoing bushfire crisis.
The video on his Twitter account detailed the federal government's measures to combat the fires using Defence Force reservists to the tune of upbeat music. Social media users have branded the move as “shameless” and “tone deaf”. Image: News Corp Australia
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PM 'not taking criticism personally' after being berated by angry locals | Sky News AustraliaPrime Minister Scott Morrison says he is not taking any criticism personally after he was verbally attacked by angry locals in fire-ravaged Cobargo. \n\n“Whether they’re angry with me or they’re angry about the situation, all I know is that they’re hurting and it’s my job to be there to try and offer some comfort and support,” he told 3AW on Friday. \n\nMr Morrison was berated by angry locals when he visited Cobargo in New South Wales on Thursday, with one person refusing to shake his hand and another yelling profanities and telling him he wasn’t welcome in the town. \n\n“I don’t take these things personally, I know that people are hurting, I know that they’re raw,” he said. \n\nHe said he would continue to work closely with the states and provide them with the support they needed during the bushfire crisis. \n\nMr Morrison is spending Friday visiting Victoria’s Gippsland region where he is speaking with emergency workers and community members worst affected by the fires. \n\nImage: Getty
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Queen sends her ‘thoughts and prayers’ to fire-ravaged Australia | Sky News AustraliaThe Queen has sent a message of condolence to all Australians amid the bushfire crisis — saying she is “deeply saddened” by the catastrophe and sends her “thoughts and prayers”. \n\n“I have been deeply saddened to hear of the continued bushfires and their devastating impact across many parts of Australia,” she said.\n\n“My thanks go out to the emergency services and those who put their own lives in danger to help communities in need.”\n\n“Prince Philip and I send our thoughts and prayers to all Australians at this difficult time.”\n\nImage: AP
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Defence Force reservists to deploy in fire zones for first time | Sky News AustraliaDefence Force reservists will be deployed to fire zones across Australia for the first time in history as the government in damage control steps up the national response to the bushfire crisis. \n\nHMAS Adelaide will be deployed, and new aerial water bombers are on the way.\n\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday “the Adelaide is fully equipped for disaster relief and humanitarian aid.”\n\n“Today’s decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea.\n\n“It is to move in and to move forward, particularly in areas that have been devastated by fire.”\n\nDefence Minister Linda Reynolds said “reservists who are called out will be placed on compulsory full-time service for the duration of the call-out order”.\n\nDefence bases from Brisbane to Adelaide will be transformed into accommodation for displaced residents.\n\nImage: Twitter \u002F lindareynoldswa
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