The announcement of 3000 reservists to help the bushfire efforts across the nation from Prime Minister Scott Morrison caused confusion for RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, the commissioner expressed disappointment at the PM’s lack of ‘professional courtesy’.

Peta Credlin, Tony Abbott’s former chief of staff and now political commentator spoke with Mark Levy during our Bushfire Emergency Special Broadcast.

Speaking on the criticism towards Prime Minister Morrison, Peta Credlin states, “I think it is justifiable.”

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