The Prime Minister has announced he is cutting his overseas holiday short because of the bushfire situation.
Scott Morrison has been out of the country on scheduled leave with his family, which has raised a few eyebrows, to say the least.
But the leader has now revealed he's coming home as soon as possible after it was revealed that two volunteer firefighters died when the truck they were in hit a tree and rolled off a road.
The leader has praised the work of the two firefighters and says their efforts will never be forgotten.
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"They were bravely defending their communities with an unmatched spirit and a dedication that will forever set them apart amongst our most courageous Australians," Morrison said.
"Their sacrifice and service saving lives and saving properties will be forever remembered. I wish those injured all the best in their recovery."
He's also apologised to anyone and everyone who has been frustrated by his lack of presence during an 'unprecedented' bushfire season.
"Over the course of the past week I have been taking leave with my family. Our leave was brought forward due to the need to cancel our scheduled leave in January because of our official government visit to India and Japan," Mr Morrison said in a statement this morning.
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"I deeply regret any offence caused to any of the many Australians affected by the terrible bushfires by my taking leave with family at this time.
"I have been receiving regular updates on the bushfires disaster as well as the status of the search and treatment of the victims of the White Island tragedy. The Commonwealth's responsibilities have been well managed by the Acting Prime Minister, Minister Littleproud and Minister Payne.
"Given the most recent tragic events, I will be returning to Sydney as soon as can be arranged."
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