❓ Ms. Warr questions the Premier's refusal to commit to a rescue helicopter in Geraldton. The Premier cites hospital investment and evolving rescue capabilities, deferring to DFES advice.
AnsweredQoN 402Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
Road safety
402. Ms Kirrilee Warr to
the Premier:
I have a
supplementary question.
Why will the Premier
not commit to a life-saving Mid West rescue helicopter based in Geraldton?
402. Ms Kirrilee Warr to
the Premier:
I have a
supplementary question.
Why will the Premier
not commit to a life-saving Mid West rescue helicopter based in Geraldton?
AnswerView source ↗
At the moment we are
currently building a $188 million hospital at Geraldton.
Ms Rita Saffioti: One that you neglected.
Mr Roger Cook: As the Deputy Premier observes, it is
one that the Liberal and National Parties neglected for eight years.
The Minister for
Emergency Services responded to that question in this very place just a short
time ago to say that the whole nature of road rescue, or rescue helicopter
deployment, is evolving as helicopters become faster, have a longer range and
are able to access many parts of the state within a short time. Ultimately,
this is an operational matter and we will be advised by the Department of Fire
and Emergency Services about how we can keep the most Western Australians safe
with the assets we have. Mercifully, because of this government, we have seen
significant investment in new, bigger and more advanced technology, which means
that these assets are the best on show.
The Speaker: That concludes question time.
currently building a $188 million hospital at Geraldton.
Ms Rita Saffioti: One that you neglected.
Mr Roger Cook: As the Deputy Premier observes, it is
one that the Liberal and National Parties neglected for eight years.
The Minister for
Emergency Services responded to that question in this very place just a short
time ago to say that the whole nature of road rescue, or rescue helicopter
deployment, is evolving as helicopters become faster, have a longer range and
are able to access many parts of the state within a short time. Ultimately,
this is an operational matter and we will be advised by the Department of Fire
and Emergency Services about how we can keep the most Western Australians safe
with the assets we have. Mercifully, because of this government, we have seen
significant investment in new, bigger and more advanced technology, which means
that these assets are the best on show.
The Speaker: That concludes question time.
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