House of Assembly: Thursday, September 10, 2015

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Sampson Flat Bushfire

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:46): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Given the minister has tabled a report today on his visit to the Sampson Flat bushfire, can the minister tell the house when the more substantive report into the cause and the management of the Sampson Flat bushfire will be tabled?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:46): Can the member repeat the second part of the question?

Dr McFETRIDGE: We are wanting to know when the more substantive report into the cause and management of the Sampson Flat bushfire will be tabled.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: In terms of the cause, etc., of the fire, that's been made publicly available by SAPOL. SAPOL undertook an investigation, and that information has been made publicly available, but I am happy to provide further information if—

The Hon. J.M. Rankine interjecting:

Dr McFetridge: And the management of the fire?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: In terms of management of the fire—

The SPEAKER: The member for Wright is called to order.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: In terms of management of the fire, I can advise that an independent investigation under the auspices of AFAC was undertaken. That report will go to the Emergency Management Council next week, and it will be made public thereafter.