Question Time

Country Fire Service

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:03): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Why has the minister decided to sack CFS Chief Officer, Greg Nettleton?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:03): I thank the member for the question. The contract for the Chief Officer of the CFS expires and I am not renewing that contract.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Yes, we had the question.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: That may be so. The Leader of the Opposition.