The petition says that all states should 'say no' to fireworks, using the money to instead fight the widespread bushfires.
The programme is predicted to cost AU$50 million , but will be uncapped with the first AU$10m being made available next month.
The conservative leader previously said compensation for volunteers was not a priority, but has since faced increasing political pressure as widespread fires continue to burn. On Sunday, the Falls music festival in the state of Victoria cancelled the event"with a heavy heart", citing extreme weather conditions expected on Monday."After consultation with local and regional fire authorities and other emergency stakeholders, it is clear that we have no other option," the organisers wrote on Facebook.
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