❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding DFES circular 13/2022, a denied visit request, and communication between the Minister and DFES. The Minister provides dates, tables the circular, and explains the decision-making process for visit approvals.
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(1) I refer to question without notice 141 asked on 15 March 2022 in relation to approval to visit Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) facilities, and I ask on what dates was DFES circular 13/2022 issued? (2) On what date was DFES circular 13/2022 rescinded? (3) Will the Minister please table a copy of circular 13/2022? (4) Did the Department of Fire and Emergency Services or the FES Commissioner advise the Minister to refuse the request of the Shadow Minister for Emergency Services to visit a Volunteer Marine Rescue Service unit on 2 March 2022 and, if so, on what grounds was that recommendation made? (5) Will the Minister please table any document or communication between the Minister, his office and the DFES in relation to the request to visit a DFES facility.?
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Answered
10 May 2022
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
8 days
(1) – (2) 24 February 2022
(3) Please see table paper no. #
(4) – (5) Discussions around visits, resources and the rapidly evolving COVID situation at the time occurred consistently between my office and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. My office had previously approved a briefing for the Member on 7 February 2022 by the FES Deputy Commissioner. My office also supported the Member, as the opposition spokesperson, and the Leader of the Opposition to visit an incident control centre on 10 February 2022 and be briefed by the superintendent. The Shadow Minister was invited and attend the Firefighters Memorial Day Event on Sunday 1 May 2022 in Kings Park. The Leader of the Opposition requested a briefing from the Wheatbelt District Recovery Co-ordinator, which occurred on 3 May 2022. These requests require effort and resources, and are considered on a case-by-case basis. As the Minister for Emergency Services, my movements as the Minister responsible for the portfolio are on the advice from the FES Commissioner and in consideration of operational and other strategic priorities.
(3) Please see table paper no. #
(4) – (5) Discussions around visits, resources and the rapidly evolving COVID situation at the time occurred consistently between my office and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. My office had previously approved a briefing for the Member on 7 February 2022 by the FES Deputy Commissioner. My office also supported the Member, as the opposition spokesperson, and the Leader of the Opposition to visit an incident control centre on 10 February 2022 and be briefed by the superintendent. The Shadow Minister was invited and attend the Firefighters Memorial Day Event on Sunday 1 May 2022 in Kings Park. The Leader of the Opposition requested a briefing from the Wheatbelt District Recovery Co-ordinator, which occurred on 3 May 2022. These requests require effort and resources, and are considered on a case-by-case basis. As the Minister for Emergency Services, my movements as the Minister responsible for the portfolio are on the advice from the FES Commissioner and in consideration of operational and other strategic priorities.
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