❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service's operations and shark sightings during the March 2019 long weekend in Perth. The Minister's response indicates the service operated as planned with no shark sightings.
AnsweredQoN 4918Legislative Assembly
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(1) Where did the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service run in the Perth metropolitan area on the long weekend from 2nd to 4th March 2019? (2) Was the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service operating at full capacity in the Perth metropolitan area on the long weekend from 2nd to 4th March 2019? If not, why not? (3) Did the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service sight any sharks in the Perth metropolitan area on the long weekend from 2nd to 4th March 2019? (4) If yes to (3) was this information made available on the Shark Smart WA website or Surf Life Saving WA Twitter Feed?
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Answered
14 May 2019
Responded by
Minister for Fisheries
Response time
13 days
(1) The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter operated on its planned metropolitan area flight paths over the long weekend from 2nd to 4th March 2019.
(2) Yes.
(3) No.
(4) Not applicable
(2) Yes.
(3) No.
(4) Not applicable
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