Cherry Gardens and Clarendon Bushfires

10 The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (17 March 2021).

1. What funds have been made available to victims of the recent Cherry Gardens bushfire?

2. Of those funds, how much has been taken up by victims of the recent Cherry Gardens bushfire?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing): The Premier has been advised:

1. The Cherry Gardens fire destroyed two houses. The disaster recovery funding arrangements (DRFA) were not activated and disaster grants have not been provided.

Appropriate levels of government support are being provided, including wellbeing and personal support, financial counselling, clean up, legal assistance, livestock management, fencing and business support.

2. Not applicable.