The Hon Christopher Pyne MP
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The Hon Christopher Pyne MP
Minister for Defence
Senator the Hon Marise Payne
Minister for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Defence: Scott Bolitho: +61 2 6277 7840
Minister for Foreign Affairs: Wade Laube: +61 409 193 057
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4 October 2018
Joint Media Release
- Minister for Defence, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP
- Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator The Hon Marise Payne
A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft will depart Australia today carrying humanitarian supplies for people affected by the earthquake and tsunami that has devastated Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
The aircraft is expected to arrive in Indonesia late this afternoon with tarpaulins, tools to build shelter, as well as hygiene and birthing kits. With over 70,000 people displaced by the tsunami, these supplies will provide critical relief.
Australia will deliver more supplies in the coming days. We will continue to work closely with the Indonesian Government to help people affected by this tragedy.
To date Australia has committed over $5.5 million to support the Indonesian Government and humanitarian partners in the tsunami and earthquake relief response.
Imagery can be found on the following link: https://images.defence.gov.au/S20183184
Video News Release is available on the following link: https://bit.ly/2DVs1pA