Regional Energy Supply

The Hon. R.A. SIMMS (15:14): Supplementary: notwithstanding safety concerns, does the minister think it is acceptable for people living in the regions to be without power for hours and days on end?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:14): I don't think we can ever ignore safety concerns when it comes to things such as bushfires.