Senator WATT (Queensland—Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Minister for Emergency Management) (15:00): After a decade of reckless inaction and a decade of not holding hoses by the former government, the Albanese government's Disaster Ready Fund has been welcomed with open arms by communities, councils and businesses. Senator McKenzie interjecting— Senator WATT: I know it really hurts when you're reminded of your record, but it was there for everyone to see. Fortunately, the world has noticed that things have changed, including the Australian Local Government Association President, Councillor Linda Scott, who said about the Disaster Ready Fund— Opposition senators interje cting— The PRESIDENT: Minister Watt, please resume your seat. Order on my left! Minister Watt, please continue. Senator WATT: I know taking responsibility is a foreign concept for the opposition, but we've finally got a government who will do it. The Australian Local Government Association President, Councillor Linda Scott, said about the Disaster Ready Fund: We strongly advocated to the Government for this funding in the lead up to last year's election and were thrilled when it was announced and later enshrined in legislation. RACQ chief officer David Carter said: RACQ has long advocated for greater investments in household mitigation, and it is great to see the Federal Government recognise the importance of these resilience programs. Programs such as these can help keep insurance affordable and accessible as it reduces risk. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Sheldon, second supplementary?