Government Radio Network

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:16): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Can the minister detail to the house when the government first became aware of blackspots in the government radio network that led to CFS crews being unable to receive contact during catastrophic fire incidents?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:16): What I can say is that I don't agree with the comments made by the leader and that—

Mr van Holst Pellekaan interjecting:

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

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: —as I have indicated previously in this chamber, in terms of the current fire we need to actually look at what has actually occurred and some of the facts need to be verified.

Mr MARSHALL: Supplementary, sir.

The SPEAKER: Supplementary, leader.