❓ A parliamentary question regarding the completion and findings of the investigation into a bushfire near Narrogin on 6 February, and whether Western Power has accepted responsibility. The response redirects questions about the investigation to the Minister for Commerce.
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WESTERN POWER — NARROGIN BUSHFIRE
469. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Energy:
I refer to a bushfire that occurred
east of Narrogin on 6 February.
(1) Has the investigation by
EnergySafety and Western Power been completed?
(2) If yes to (1), please table the
investigation report.
(3) If no to (1), when is the
investigation expected to be complete?
(4) Has Western Power accepted
responsibility for the bushfire?
469. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Energy:
I refer to a bushfire that occurred
east of Narrogin on 6 February.
(1) Has the investigation by
EnergySafety and Western Power been completed?
(2) If yes to (1), please table the
investigation report.
(3) If no to (1), when is the
investigation expected to be complete?
(4) Has Western Power accepted
responsibility for the bushfire?
AnswerView source ↗
(1) As it is the
regulator, EnergySafety undertakes its investigations independently of Western
Power. The member can submit questions regarding the investigation status to
the responsible minister, which is the Minister for Commerce.
(2)–(3) See answer to (1).
(4) Western Power continues to work with the safety
regulator and other stakeholders to establish the underlying cause of
the incident.
regulator, EnergySafety undertakes its investigations independently of Western
Power. The member can submit questions regarding the investigation status to
the responsible minister, which is the Minister for Commerce.
(2)–(3) See answer to (1).
(4) Western Power continues to work with the safety
regulator and other stakeholders to establish the underlying cause of
the incident.
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