Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave an update on the ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred earlier this morning.
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00:00Right now, very clearly, we need to stick together and continue to look after each other.
00:09The impacts are already being felt and there is worse to come in the hours ahead.
00:15We must remain vigilant.
00:17This is a very serious weather event.
00:21Please do not go outside if that is, at your location, the advice which is there.
00:28Stay out of flood waters.
00:30Do not risk it.
00:32These winds are dangerous as well and be conscious of the fact that debris can fall and can cause
00:39serious harm.
00:42We've done the preparation with you and we'll be with you through this.
00:48At the worst of times, we are seeing once again the best of the Australian character.
00:53We continue to see that in both Queensland and northern New South Wales.
00:58Now while it has been downgraded, very serious risks remain.
01:04So it is important that people do not take this downgrading as a reason for complacency.
01:11It will still bring strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and dangerous conditions across southeast
01:19Queensland and northeast New South Wales over this weekend and in the days beyond.
01:27Now is the time to remain alert, stay inside and look after each other.
01:34Remain safe in your home unless you've been advised to evacuate.
01:39Look after your children.
01:42Flooding is our major concern, particularly in that area in the southern part of Queensland
01:50and in northern New South Wales.
01:53We have grave concerns for a man missing in flood waters.
01:57Police are doing an incredible job continuing that search.
02:01The advice remains, if it's flooded, forget it.
02:06If it's flooded, forget it.
02:08We can't emphasise that too much.
02:11Defence Force personnel are on the ground and have been assisting in preparation.
02:17Aerial assets are on standby to assist with two light utility helicopters to support recovery
02:23in Queensland, as well as assets in Coffs Harbour and Bundaberg.