Bushfire Preparedness

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:39): Final supplementary: are there contingencies in place in the case where there is insignificant water available through either SA Water or DEW for the upcoming firefighting season?

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:39): I don't know how many times I have to repeat the same answer I am giving you. There are many different ways of providing support in regard to responding to a fire.

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE: Well, there are many different forms. It is really important that we have professionals who have been put in place in our community who know how to respond to our fires. They do have ongoing conversations. They do need to learn from what has happened around the world, and they will continue to find new ways of supporting our community.