Students across regional schools are being invited to help name Australia’s new large air tanker.

The air tanker is flying in from Fiji today and can carry about 15,000 litres of water.

Emergency Management Minister Bridget McKenzie told Chris Smith it will be sent straight to WA to assist with their bushfires.

“We are helping local communities prepare for the next disaster.”

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