FLOOD WARNINGS

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (15:13): Will the minister discuss with the relevant councils the need for warning systems to alert local communities when the Gilbert and Light Rivers peak at similar times, severely impacting people living on the lower portions of the Light River, below its junction with the Gilbert River?

The Hon. B.V. FINNIGAN (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for Gambling) (15:13): I will be happy to talk to council representatives about whatever issues they wish to discuss in relation to how we can address whatever damage has been sustained. As I said in my answer, part of that will be trying to put in place measures to mitigate any future incidents.