Government Radio Network

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:58): Thank you, Mr Speaker, a supplementary on the same question: this morning the minister made a comment that if CFS volunteers could not use their radios to make emergency calls they had other contingencies. What are those other contingencies, minister?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:59): Thank you, Mr Speaker, and I thank the honourable member for his question. My understanding is that there is a UHF frequency, which he is aware of, and that is a fall-back position. As I said, it is a question of using a combination of systems or networks to actually get the best coverage.

Mr Pengilly: What are they?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: I've just indicated one—and the third one, which I understand is used in the Gilbert Valley, is UHF frequencies which are used between brigades, etc., to communicate with each other.

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: CB—and if they are, in some locations, insufficient, this is what the review will look at.