They’re our Heroes. They deserve more.
Originally posted on 14 January 2020 by Adrian Lozancic
’Talk less. Spend more.'
'Mr Prime Minister, put it in perspective.’
Taxpayers had to fork out $250 Million last year for your pet-project, “Shark-Force One” – your luxury jet.
‘Get your priorities straight.'
'Needless complexity. Needless stress. Retirees get nothing.’
“I’m only shaking your hand if you give more funding to the RFS. So many people here have lost their homes,” “This is not fair. We are totally forgotten down here. Every single time this area gets a flood or a fire we get nothing” – Corbago Resident Zoey.
- Don’t harass our heroes for every last cent! Make the process simpler, expand eligibility and get rid of the red tape.
- Invest in a professional Rural Fire Service. Hire thousands more paid Rural Firefighters.
- Invest in tools, fuel and more trucks
- Change the system and make fire fighting a job because that’s what it is – hard work. Pay them for their hard work
- Invest in effective fire prevention. Listen to Indigenous Australians and learn about looking after country, mosaic burning.