Media releases from the Office of Susan Templeman MP.
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This past summer has been relentless for people living in the Hawkesbury. As I write this, the Gosper’s Mountain Fire – the largest fire recorded in the world from a single ignition point – is finally, officially, out.
Read MoreLook, I came to Parliament representing the fire affected communities of the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury this week. Hoping that we would see some progress on recovery and hoping that we would see this government take responsibility for its slow response
Read MoreWe are both really pleased the Prime Minister has agreed to Anthony Albanese request to allow us to talk about the impact of the bushfires have had on our communities and the tragic loss of life, the loss of property and the way it’s changed everybody’s lives over this summer. There’s many different aspects to it and I’ll ask Fiona just to say a few words about what her community has experienced in these last few months.
Read MoreHow often do we ignore the wonders in our own backyard? As I write this, parts of the Hawkesbury and close neighbours in the Blue Mountains are moving from a bushfire emergency to recovery. A recovery that won’t take days or weeks or even months, but in many instances, years.
Read MoreFederal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, says she’s concerned the announcement by the Prime Minister about assistance for small businesses will do little to support the bulk of affected Blue Mountains businesses.
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