A WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding the consultation process for the proposed consolidated emergency services act, specifically regarding the interagency working group and external stakeholders' exposure to the draft bill. The Minister's response indicates limited consultation.

AnsweredQoN 318Legislative Council
Asked
17 April 2024
Portfolio
Emergency Services

QuestionView source ↗

CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY SERVICES LEGISLATION
318. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the Minister for Emergency Services:
I refer to the proposed consolidated
emergency services act.
(1) Has the
interagency working group formed to provide advice on the proposed consolidated
emergency services act been exposed to the draft bill?
(2) Since November 2021, on what
dates has the interagency working group met?
(3) Can the minister identify which
external stakeholders have been exposed to the draft bill to date?

AnswerView source ↗

The following is advice from the
Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
(1)–(2) No.
(3) Selected
state government agencies have been exposed to versions of the exposure draft
bill as part of regular drafting protocols.

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