State responsibility yes, broader issue is judgment of priorities most national leaders step up and lead during times of crisis. Fires in vicco and wa are not as bad as nsw but SA fires are bad. Have seen a bit of commentary by those on the fire fronts that took a dim impression of his 'dads promise to the kids line' and some of those fleeing the homes. Sentiment is more action needed to support those doing the hard yards and scomo mia.
