Country Fire Service Volunteers

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:40): My question is again to the Minister for Emergency Services. Has the minister arranged to meet with any other CFS groups or individual brigades since the request from the CFS Volunteers Association was made? If so, which groups and brigades?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:40): I would have to chase that up, because I get requests on a regular basis. However, in terms of the CFSVA's request, that request was to talk about the reform, and that is a process that has been agreed to by all the parties, how we would actually move forward with the reforms. In fact, the reference group was actually established at the request of the volunteer associations to make sure they had an ongoing input into the reform process; that was a process and a body established for their input at their request.

They have been invited, at regular intervals, to meet with them. Given that was the request, to ensure transparency and accountability so that all parties are aware of what is being discussed, I maintain the integrity of that process. Any request for any secret meetings will not be approved.