These are today’s briefings on the Queensland floods.
- 4.30pm AEDT – Anna Bligh press conference.
- 3.45pm AEDT – Defence Minister Stephen Smith, in Perth, announces details of the ADF commitment to the rescue operation in Queensland.
- 3.00pm AEDT – Tony Abbott press conference in Brisbane.
- 1.30pm AEDT – Tony Abbott, interviewed on ABC News 24, says “I don’t want to get too political at this stage.”
- 12.40pm AEDT – Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts and Commissioner Ian Stewart briefing.
- 12.30pm AEDT – Julia Gillard speaks at Amberley Air Force Base in Queensland.
- 11.10am AEDT – Queensland Governor Penelope Wensley and Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisale discuss the flood situation.
- 10.35am AEDT – Anna Bligh press conference.
