Question Time

Emergency Services Levy

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:19): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Given that CFS modelling has shown we face a prolonged and intense fire danger season, is the government considering any contingency plans to deal with the possibility of mass resignations across the CFS in protest against the ESL tax hikes?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:19): I would like to thank the leader for the question. In answer to the first part of his question, we are preparing for contingency plans. Of course, we prepare, based on the information we have available for contingencies. In other words, we are also planning for the early onset of the summer season, for example. In terms of mass resignations, I have not been advised. If you have the information, pass it on to me.