Hon RON MARK: Once again, unfortunately, when the first C-130 arrived in Australia to contribute to the response, it broke down. A second C-130 had to be sent over, along with a new engine, before joining the Australian Defence Force firefighting effort. Once again, this reinforces the challenge of operating with ageing defence equipment and a problem we have inherited here. I am proud of the coalition Government for making the decision last year to select the highly capable C-130J-30 Super Hercules as a replacement for these old and ageing 1960s-era Hercules. Rest assured, Mr Speaker and the House, that front of my mind is progressing the procurement of the Super Hercules. It is our highest capability priority this year that this Government will address. 