Country Fire Service

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:48): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Can the minister tell the house what process his department will follow with the rolling out of the second sets of protective clothing to all CFS firefighters?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:48): The advice to me is that the agency will do a process on a needs basis. In other words, those people who go to more fires and require a second set will get them first and those who need them less so will get them second, and they will be rolled out over the next few years. I am very proud to say that we are able to increase safety for our volunteer firefighters by providing them with a second unit. In addition, we are providing—

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: Sorry? That was something I heard from feedback from the original process of reform, that was one of the things that came up time and time again. I was able to bring that to the attention of the Treasurer and see if it could be incorporated into this year's budget and it was.