❓ This Question on Notice seeks information regarding compensation claims related to a bushfire, specifically targeting Western Power's insurer, the role of a loss adjuster, and the government's handling of claims. It expresses concern about delays and the emotional impact on affected landowners.
AnsweredQoN 4980Legislative Council
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(1) How many compensation claims have been settled?
(2) Is the Minister satisfied that they have been settled fairly?
(3) How many compensation claims are still outstanding?
(4) How many affected land owners are yet to lodge a claim?
(5) Who is the insurer of Western Power?
(6) What arrangement exists between this insurer and RiskCover with regard to liability and compensation for the fire?
(7) What role did loss adjuster Ron Norris have at his appointment in 2004?
(8) Has his role changed since then?
(9) If yes to (8), why was his role changed?
(10) Will the Minister please explain why Ron Norris has been instructed to no longer deal with at least one claimant?
(11) Is the Minister satisfied with the implementation of the Government's promise, made by Conservation and Land Management’s (CALM) Executive Director, on 4 February 2004 and after, that CALM had set up a ‘one stop shop so that affected land owners could have their claims dealt with efficiently and quickly?’
(12) In light of the time elapsed since the bushfire, the emotional stress suffered by fire victims and the 2004 Government promise, will the Minister ensure a review of all outstanding claims with a brief to avoid court proceedings?
(2) Is the Minister satisfied that they have been settled fairly?
(3) How many compensation claims are still outstanding?
(4) How many affected land owners are yet to lodge a claim?
(5) Who is the insurer of Western Power?
(6) What arrangement exists between this insurer and RiskCover with regard to liability and compensation for the fire?
(7) What role did loss adjuster Ron Norris have at his appointment in 2004?
(8) Has his role changed since then?
(9) If yes to (8), why was his role changed?
(10) Will the Minister please explain why Ron Norris has been instructed to no longer deal with at least one claimant?
(11) Is the Minister satisfied with the implementation of the Government's promise, made by Conservation and Land Management’s (CALM) Executive Director, on 4 February 2004 and after, that CALM had set up a ‘one stop shop so that affected land owners could have their claims dealt with efficiently and quickly?’
(12) In light of the time elapsed since the bushfire, the emotional stress suffered by fire victims and the 2004 Government promise, will the Minister ensure a review of all outstanding claims with a brief to avoid court proceedings?
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Answered
28 August 2007
Responded by
Minister for Government Enterprises
Response time
62 days
Please refer to QON4951
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