❓ Following a fatal shark attack, the Premier outlines the government's response, including increased aerial patrols, to restore public confidence in beach safety.
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Last week’s tragic shark attack off North Cottesloe Beach has prompted calls for more to be done to restore public confidence in our beaches. Will the Premier please inform the House what steps the Government has taken in this regard? Mr COURT
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I am sure that all members in this House offer their sympathy to the family and friends of Ken Crew, who was tragically lost in that incident last week. The attack is a stark reminder that dangers are associated with our beaches, which give us so much pleasure. I thank the surf lifesaving clubs and associations, local governments and Fisheries WA, which are all involved in beach safety and which responded responsibility to this tragedy. The beaches were closed, which was generally strongly supported by the public. More than ever, people are being urged to swim only in patrolled areas and between the red and yellow flags. I am pleased to announce that from this Thursday, the Government will fund additional regular daily aerial shark patrols. Currently, pilots training at Edith Cowan University provide a community service by operating aerial patrols between 8.00 am and 11.00 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the summer months. From Thursday, they will patrol all beaches between Burns Beach and Waikiki between 6.00 am and 9.00 am and 9.30 am to 12 midday, with a refuelling stop in between. They will also patrol Rottnest Island at appropriate times. This is a responsible approach to try to restore public confidence and has been achieved through negotiations between Surf Life Saving Western Australia and Edith Cowan University. The pilots are fully trained and will patrol the beaches to boost their flying hours and complete additional training. Four pilots will be on board the twin-engine Cessna Cutlass aircraft, with two flying and two spotting. The initiative will increase the number of patrols, and they will now operate on a daily basis. This will assist in providing early warnings of sharks. Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
Mr COURT replied: I am sure that all members in this House offer their sympathy to the family and friends of Ken Crew, who was tragically lost in that incident last week. The attack is a stark reminder that dangers are associated with our beaches, which give us so much pleasure. I thank the surf lifesaving clubs and associations, local governments and Fisheries WA, which are all involved in beach safety and which responded responsibility to this tragedy. The beaches were closed, which was generally strongly supported by the public. More than ever, people are being urged to swim only in patrolled areas and between the red and yellow flags. I am pleased to announce that from this Thursday, the Government will fund additional regular daily aerial shark patrols. Currently, pilots training at Edith Cowan University provide a community service by operating aerial patrols between 8.00 am and 11.00 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the summer months. From Thursday, they will patrol all beaches between Burns Beach and Waikiki between 6.00 am and 9.00 am and 9.30 am to 12 midday, with a refuelling stop in between. They will also patrol Rottnest Island at appropriate times. This is a responsible approach to try to restore public confidence and has been achieved through negotiations between Surf Life Saving Western Australia and Edith Cowan University. The pilots are fully trained and will patrol the beaches to boost their flying hours and complete additional training. Four pilots will be on board the twin-engine Cessna Cutlass aircraft, with two flying and two spotting. The initiative will increase the number of patrols, and they will now operate on a daily basis. This will assist in providing early warnings of sharks. Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
I am sure that all members in this House offer their sympathy to the family and friends of Ken Crew, who was tragically lost in that incident last week. The attack is a stark reminder that dangers are associated with our beaches, which give us so much pleasure. I thank the surf lifesaving clubs and associations, local governments and Fisheries WA, which are all involved in beach safety and which responded responsibility to this tragedy. The beaches were closed, which was generally strongly supported by the public. More than ever, people are being urged to swim only in patrolled areas and between the red and yellow flags. I am pleased to announce that from this Thursday, the Government will fund additional regular daily aerial shark patrols. Currently, pilots training at Edith Cowan University provide a community service by operating aerial patrols between 8.00 am and 11.00 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the summer months. From Thursday, they will patrol all beaches between Burns Beach and Waikiki between 6.00 am and 9.00 am and 9.30 am to 12 midday, with a refuelling stop in between. They will also patrol Rottnest Island at appropriate times. This is a responsible approach to try to restore public confidence and has been achieved through negotiations between Surf Life Saving Western Australia and Edith Cowan University. The pilots are fully trained and will patrol the beaches to boost their flying hours and complete additional training. Four pilots will be on board the twin-engine Cessna Cutlass aircraft, with two flying and two spotting. The initiative will increase the number of patrols, and they will now operate on a daily basis. This will assist in providing early warnings of sharks. Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
I thank the surf lifesaving clubs and associations, local governments and Fisheries WA, which are all involved in beach safety and which responded responsibility to this tragedy. The beaches were closed, which was generally strongly supported by the public. More than ever, people are being urged to swim only in patrolled areas and between the red and yellow flags. I am pleased to announce that from this Thursday, the Government will fund additional regular daily aerial shark patrols. Currently, pilots training at Edith Cowan University provide a community service by operating aerial patrols between 8.00 am and 11.00 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the summer months. From Thursday, they will patrol all beaches between Burns Beach and Waikiki between 6.00 am and 9.00 am and 9.30 am to 12 midday, with a refuelling stop in between. They will also patrol Rottnest Island at appropriate times. This is a responsible approach to try to restore public confidence and has been achieved through negotiations between Surf Life Saving Western Australia and Edith Cowan University. The pilots are fully trained and will patrol the beaches to boost their flying hours and complete additional training. Four pilots will be on board the twin-engine Cessna Cutlass aircraft, with two flying and two spotting. The initiative will increase the number of patrols, and they will now operate on a daily basis. This will assist in providing early warnings of sharks. Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
I am pleased to announce that from this Thursday, the Government will fund additional regular daily aerial shark patrols. Currently, pilots training at Edith Cowan University provide a community service by operating aerial patrols between 8.00 am and 11.00 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the summer months. From Thursday, they will patrol all beaches between Burns Beach and Waikiki between 6.00 am and 9.00 am and 9.30 am to 12 midday, with a refuelling stop in between. They will also patrol Rottnest Island at appropriate times. This is a responsible approach to try to restore public confidence and has been achieved through negotiations between Surf Life Saving Western Australia and Edith Cowan University. The pilots are fully trained and will patrol the beaches to boost their flying hours and complete additional training. Four pilots will be on board the twin-engine Cessna Cutlass aircraft, with two flying and two spotting. The initiative will increase the number of patrols, and they will now operate on a daily basis. This will assist in providing early warnings of sharks. Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
Mr COURT: Yes.
Mr COURT replied: I am sure that all members in this House offer their sympathy to the family and friends of Ken Crew, who was tragically lost in that incident last week. The attack is a stark reminder that dangers are associated with our beaches, which give us so much pleasure. I thank the surf lifesaving clubs and associations, local governments and Fisheries WA, which are all involved in beach safety and which responded responsibility to this tragedy. The beaches were closed, which was generally strongly supported by the public. More than ever, people are being urged to swim only in patrolled areas and between the red and yellow flags. I am pleased to announce that from this Thursday, the Government will fund additional regular daily aerial shark patrols. Currently, pilots training at Edith Cowan University provide a community service by operating aerial patrols between 8.00 am and 11.00 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the summer months. From Thursday, they will patrol all beaches between Burns Beach and Waikiki between 6.00 am and 9.00 am and 9.30 am to 12 midday, with a refuelling stop in between. They will also patrol Rottnest Island at appropriate times. This is a responsible approach to try to restore public confidence and has been achieved through negotiations between Surf Life Saving Western Australia and Edith Cowan University. The pilots are fully trained and will patrol the beaches to boost their flying hours and complete additional training. Four pilots will be on board the twin-engine Cessna Cutlass aircraft, with two flying and two spotting. The initiative will increase the number of patrols, and they will now operate on a daily basis. This will assist in providing early warnings of sharks. Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
I am sure that all members in this House offer their sympathy to the family and friends of Ken Crew, who was tragically lost in that incident last week. The attack is a stark reminder that dangers are associated with our beaches, which give us so much pleasure. I thank the surf lifesaving clubs and associations, local governments and Fisheries WA, which are all involved in beach safety and which responded responsibility to this tragedy. The beaches were closed, which was generally strongly supported by the public. More than ever, people are being urged to swim only in patrolled areas and between the red and yellow flags. I am pleased to announce that from this Thursday, the Government will fund additional regular daily aerial shark patrols. Currently, pilots training at Edith Cowan University provide a community service by operating aerial patrols between 8.00 am and 11.00 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the summer months. From Thursday, they will patrol all beaches between Burns Beach and Waikiki between 6.00 am and 9.00 am and 9.30 am to 12 midday, with a refuelling stop in between. They will also patrol Rottnest Island at appropriate times. This is a responsible approach to try to restore public confidence and has been achieved through negotiations between Surf Life Saving Western Australia and Edith Cowan University. The pilots are fully trained and will patrol the beaches to boost their flying hours and complete additional training. Four pilots will be on board the twin-engine Cessna Cutlass aircraft, with two flying and two spotting. The initiative will increase the number of patrols, and they will now operate on a daily basis. This will assist in providing early warnings of sharks. Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
I thank the surf lifesaving clubs and associations, local governments and Fisheries WA, which are all involved in beach safety and which responded responsibility to this tragedy. The beaches were closed, which was generally strongly supported by the public. More than ever, people are being urged to swim only in patrolled areas and between the red and yellow flags. I am pleased to announce that from this Thursday, the Government will fund additional regular daily aerial shark patrols. Currently, pilots training at Edith Cowan University provide a community service by operating aerial patrols between 8.00 am and 11.00 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the summer months. From Thursday, they will patrol all beaches between Burns Beach and Waikiki between 6.00 am and 9.00 am and 9.30 am to 12 midday, with a refuelling stop in between. They will also patrol Rottnest Island at appropriate times. This is a responsible approach to try to restore public confidence and has been achieved through negotiations between Surf Life Saving Western Australia and Edith Cowan University. The pilots are fully trained and will patrol the beaches to boost their flying hours and complete additional training. Four pilots will be on board the twin-engine Cessna Cutlass aircraft, with two flying and two spotting. The initiative will increase the number of patrols, and they will now operate on a daily basis. This will assist in providing early warnings of sharks. Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
I am pleased to announce that from this Thursday, the Government will fund additional regular daily aerial shark patrols. Currently, pilots training at Edith Cowan University provide a community service by operating aerial patrols between 8.00 am and 11.00 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the summer months. From Thursday, they will patrol all beaches between Burns Beach and Waikiki between 6.00 am and 9.00 am and 9.30 am to 12 midday, with a refuelling stop in between. They will also patrol Rottnest Island at appropriate times. This is a responsible approach to try to restore public confidence and has been achieved through negotiations between Surf Life Saving Western Australia and Edith Cowan University. The pilots are fully trained and will patrol the beaches to boost their flying hours and complete additional training. Four pilots will be on board the twin-engine Cessna Cutlass aircraft, with two flying and two spotting. The initiative will increase the number of patrols, and they will now operate on a daily basis. This will assist in providing early warnings of sharks. Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
Mr Carpenter: Will they operate seven days a week? Mr COURT: Yes.
Mr COURT: Yes.
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