Look to the skies and keep your eyes on the prize – your classroom could have a chance to name Australia’s newest aerial firefighting plane.
Students from class groups in years 5 to 8 across rural and regional schools are invited to participate in a naming competition to welcome the arrival of the first national Large Air Tanker (LAT) acquired by the Liberal and Nationals Government.
Minister for Emergency Management Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie said the naming competition provides an opportunity to get future generations involved with, and thinking about, disaster preparedness.
“This competition will give young Australians the opportunity to name the Large Air Tanker which has been instrumental in fighting bushfires this disaster season,” Minister McKenzie said.
“The winning class will have their nominated name displayed on the Large Air Tanker ahead of the 2022/23 high risk weather season, which traditionally starts in summer, and a chance to have their input in the design of the signage.
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