“We have invested more than $100 million in our aerial firefighting fleet to support states and territories, and they are now pre-positioned across the country to provide support this summer.”

Australian Government · Australian Parliament: House of Representatives · Question Time | 27th October 2026

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spent more than $100 million on the national aerial firefighting fleet and pre-positioned assets across the country

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