STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL - TO THE COMMUNITIES OF THE PILBARA

31 March 2006

My wife Marlena joins me in commending the communities of the Pilbara on taking early and effective action to prepare for Cyclone Glenda.

Almost certainly, these pro-active measures have prevented casualties and we applaud the efforts of police, fire and other emergency workers in providing the initial assistance to your communities.

Whilst there still exists some risk of flooding, we hope that the worst is now over and that damage to property and crops will be minimal.

Well done to you all.