qld water grid to the rescue, page-2

cgt2009

From the article you referenced:

"... Julia Gillard pledged that the state's hard-pressed emergency services would be backed up by the military for as long as required. ..."

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/queensland-floods/water-everywhere-but-not-enough-to-drink/story-fn7iwx3v-1226564609800

Campbell Newman is able to take advantage of systems established by earlier governments. He is also able to count on support from the Federal Govt.

Although Queenslanders deserve every bit of support we can provide its Premier does not. He has pursued mind-numbing slash-n-burn, shaming and blaming that has knobbled the Queensland economy; for which HE should now be held accountable.