Bushfire Protocols

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:29): Final supplementary: therefore, does the minister agree that local CFS members and farm fire units with intimate local knowledge should be part of the decision-making process in regard to fire containment in their home regions, even if it does involve public land?

The Hon. I.K. Hunter: She has already answered that.

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:29): I feel I have answered it. A lot of communication is happening. There are a lot of units on the ground during a fire, as you would be aware. I am always happy to take on feedback. As I have said to many members within the Region 4, I want to hear what worked and what didn't work. My door is open. I really do want to hear the feedback.

So if you do have particular concerns that are being raised with you, I would really encourage you to have that conversation with me outside this chamber as well. I would love to hear from them directly as well. That is why I went to Wilmington: to listen to those stories, to learn, because keeping our community safe is paramount.