East Gippsland floods
Mr BOURMAN (Eastern Victoria) (12:04): My question is for the minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, who I believe is Minister Tierney. In yet another blow to East Gippsland, the region is now suffering flooding, even though the effects of the previous bushfires and storms are still being felt. It seems that some farmers now may be forced to even replant crops, which is hardly ideal after all the previous natural disasters and the effects of COVID on our economy. Can the minister outline what assistance is being offered to farmers and communities in East Gippsland affected by the recent flooding?
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (12:05): I thank Mr Bourman for his question. I am actually not sure whether it is a question for the Minister for Agriculture; it may be for the Minister for Regional Development. Regardless, I will refer the matter to Minister Mary-Anne Thomas.