Government of Australia invests 150 billion yen to establish a new organization to support forest fire damage reconstruction January 6 18:45
As the damage has spread in Australia, where forest fires continue, the Australian government has announced that it will invest approximately ¥ 150 billion in Japanese yen to establish a new government agency to help rebuild the affected areas.
In Australia, forest fires have been occurring one after another due to drying of the air, mainly in the southeastern region. The number of casualties has risen to 24 since September last year, and more than 1600 houses have been burnt down.
Fires have also spread to agricultural lands, affecting many livestock and sacrificing wildlife such as koalas.
In response, Prime Minister Morrison said at a press conference in Canberra, the capital, on Tuesday that he would establish a new government agency to assist in the reconstruction of the affected areas.
The budget for the next two years will be about 150 billion yen, which will be used to rebuild individual lives and farmers' businesses, rebuild roads and communications infrastructure, and restore the natural environment.
Morrison criticized the people last month for taking a vacation in Hawaii, U.S. as the fire continued, `` supporting recovery efforts and responding to local demand using whatever means I want to do it, "he emphasized.