Mr. Rundle requests an independent review of fire management strategies in Fitzgerald River National Park to ensure community confidence. The Premier acknowledges reviews occur after incidents and highlights the role of DFES, but doesn't explicitly commit to an *independent* review.

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19 February 2026
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Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions—Fire
management44.Mr Peter Rundleto
thePremier:I have a
supplementary question.Will the Premier
commit to an independent review of the Fitzgerald River National Park fire
management strategies so that surrounding communities can be confident that
lessons have been learned?

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Mr Roger Cook replied:In any incident,
there is always a review of the response, conditions and issues that arose in relation
to that. Obviously, that goes to the question of resources. I would expect and
know that the Department of Fire and Emergency Services would be undertaking
that work. As I said, we are always looking at ways that we can respond to the
changing conditions, particularly in climate change and the challenging
circumstances that provides for our rural communities and our bushfire
firefighters.
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions—Fire
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