I remember the 1994 bushfires that attacked Sydney. My backyard fence burnt in those fires. It was the first year the aerial tanker helicipters came to town. Everyone would remember "Elvis".
I also remember then Premier Bob Carr saying,
"send me the cheque and I will sign it",
in reference to purchasing the choppers for each fire season.
I also remember 2 months later him saying it was an unnecessary expense not justified by the once in a lifetime fire season.
No governmement will ever do anything unless it happens during election season.