❓ Hon Steve Martin asks about fire mitigation funding in the Great Southern region and specifically within Fitzgerald River National Park, as well as the cost of controlling a recent fire. The Minister was unable to provide specific funding details within the timeframe and clarified departmental responsibilities.
AnsweredQoN 299Legislative Council
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FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK — FIRE
299. Hon STEVE MARTIN to the Minister for Emergency Services:
I refer to the fire in the Fitzgerald River National Park on
10 February that burnt more than 4 400 hectares.
(1) How much
has the Department of Fire and Emergency Services allocated for fire mitigation
in the great southern region in the financial years —
(a) 2020–21;
(b) 2021–22; and
(c) 2022–23?
(2) How much
has DFES allocated for fire mitigation in the Fitzgerald River National Park in
the same years as (1)?
(3) What was the cost of controlling the recent fire on 10 February?
299. Hon STEVE MARTIN to the Minister for Emergency Services:
I refer to the fire in the Fitzgerald River National Park on
10 February that burnt more than 4 400 hectares.
(1) How much
has the Department of Fire and Emergency Services allocated for fire mitigation
in the great southern region in the financial years —
(a) 2020–21;
(b) 2021–22; and
(c) 2022–23?
(2) How much
has DFES allocated for fire mitigation in the Fitzgerald River National Park in
the same years as (1)?
(3) What was the cost of controlling the recent fire on 10 February?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question. On behalf of the Minister for Emergency Services, I provide the
following answer.
(1) Due to the
level of detail required, it is not possible to provide an answer to this part
of the question in the time frame available. The honourable member may wish to
put this part on notice.
(2) The
Department of Fire and Emergency Services is not responsible for fire
mitigation in Fitzgerald River National
Park. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is
responsible for prescribed burning in national parks.
(3) I am advised by the Minister for Environment that
the total expenditure relating to the recent Fitzgerald River National
Park bushfire is yet to be finalised. DBCA is waiting on a number of invoices
to be processed prior to determining the final cost for managing this incident.
question. On behalf of the Minister for Emergency Services, I provide the
following answer.
(1) Due to the
level of detail required, it is not possible to provide an answer to this part
of the question in the time frame available. The honourable member may wish to
put this part on notice.
(2) The
Department of Fire and Emergency Services is not responsible for fire
mitigation in Fitzgerald River National
Park. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is
responsible for prescribed burning in national parks.
(3) I am advised by the Minister for Environment that
the total expenditure relating to the recent Fitzgerald River National
Park bushfire is yet to be finalised. DBCA is waiting on a number of invoices
to be processed prior to determining the final cost for managing this incident.
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