[Baz]

We are thinking of you guys up north and pray that everything works out.

Being an ex-cop with extensive experience in Disaster Recovery, my thoughts go out to all the families who have lost loved ones.

One positive that has come out of this besides the fighting Queensland spirit, is my opinion of your State's Premier Anna Blyth. Prior to the floods, I thought about as much of her as I did of our NSW Premier and the Prime Minister. I couldn't stand any of them. To Premier Blyth's credit her performance over the past week or so has extensively lifted her profile in my eyes.

I am used to working with big mouthed politicians who float around in emergent situations, shaking hands, hugging people and kissing children, besides getting in the way of those that are doing the real work at the coal-face.

Premier Blyth has stood this test and came through with flying colours. Congratulations Anna. You are making the big and correct decisions, but at the same time, keeping out of the way and letting those persons trained in Emergency Management get on with their jobs. She displays all the traits of true leadership and is a person that all Queenslanders can be proud of. This is why you guys will come through this and be a much closer community as a result.


Baz