VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES HON DENNIS HOOD MLC 17 February 2009

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On behalf of Family First, I rise to offer my deepest sympathy to the victims of the Victorian fires. To those who have lost loved ones, we are sorry and we grieve for your loss. To those who have lost homes and businesses, we are committed to doing whatever we can to help you rebuild. To the firefighters and emergency services workers (including those who travelled from South Australia), you have done so much and risked so much for the safety of others and we sincerely thank you. It gives me great hope to know that so many Australians are responding to this absolute tragedy. As a nation we have now pledged or given more than $100 million to assist the victims of these fires. People have given supplies and they have given their time, sweat and tears. Businesses in this state have released their employees to help in the recovery effort. We are indeed a generous community, and I believe that our generosity and goodwill will help us overcome whatever tragedies and setbacks we may encounter in the future. Again, on behalf of Family First, I express my sincerest condolences to those who have fallen victim to this terrible tragedy.

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