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Public servants helping fight bushfires will get extra leave

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks with volunteers while visiting the relief centre in Lobethal, South Australia, Tuesday, December 24, 2019. The Prime Minister is touring fire affected areas in South Australia. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING
Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks with volunteers while visiting the relief centre in Lobethal, South Australia, Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Source: AAP

A new government directive will see public servants helping with firefighting efforts get 20 working days paid leave.

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A new government directive will see public servants helping with firefighting efforts get 20 working days paid leave.

It comes as a row continues over whether compensation should be given to volunteer firefighters, many of whom are exhausted after weeks of bushfires.

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