❓ Hon Martin Aldridge asks about the status of the consolidated emergency services legislation, specifically regarding drafting and public release. The Minister's response cites cabinet confidentiality, declining to provide specific details.
AnsweredQoN 659Legislative Council
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I refer to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services website, which states that in October 2019 "Cabinet has approved the consolidation of the three emergency service Acts into a single piece of legislation", and I ask: (a) does that remain the current status of this project; (b) has drafting commenced on the exposure draft Bill; (c) if yes to (b), on what date did drafting commence and when is it expected to be concluded; (d) when is it expected that the exposure draft Bill will be made public for consideration and consultation; and (e) when is it expected that the Government will prioritise the passage of new legislation?
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Answered
10 May 2022
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
3 days
a) - e) The drafting of Bills remains cabinet in confidence until they are publically released.
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