QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator McALLISTER (New South Wales—Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) (14:52): The message is very simple. Prepare now so you are ready when it matters. Our government is working closely with the states and territories to help communities prepare for the season ahead.

There are some really simple steps that everyone can take. You need to know the risks in your local area. You need to have a plan for what you and your family will do if you need to leave, and you need to make sure that you have the supplies that you need.

It's also really important to know where to get trusted emergency information. It's why this year the government is delivering real change with AusAlert, our new cell-broadcast system that can send timely emergency management warnings directly to compatible mobile devices. AusAlert provides an important additional layer to the emergency information that Australians already rely on, but no single source should be relied on alone.

You need to make sure you're connected to multiple trusted sources. That includes the official state and territory emergency services, the Bureau of Meteorology, and your emergency broadcaster. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator O'Neill, second supplementary.