Asks for specific annual government appropriation amounts to FESA/DFES from consolidated revenue (excluding Emergency Services Levy) for financial years 2008-2012. The answer provides the requested figures with notes explaining significant allocations for disaster relief.

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Asked
16 May 2013
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I refer to the annual government appropriation to the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) and subsequently the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), out of consolidated revenue (excluding the Emergency Services Levy), and ask how much was allocated in each of the following financial years:
(a) 2008;
(b) 2009;
(c) 2010;
(d) 2011; and
(e) 2012?

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Answered
12 June 2013
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
27 days
(a 2008/09 was $43.9 million;
(b) 2009/10 was $45.9 million;
(c) 2010/11 was $154.2 million*; and
(d) 2011/12 was $150.6 million*;
(e) Estimated appropriation for 2012/13 will be $36.5 million**.
* The appropriation amounts shown for 2010/11 and 2011/12 each include a
$100 million allocation advanced to DFES to fund claims under the WA Natural
Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.
** The amount shown for 2012/13 is subject to the outcomes of the 2012/13
Supplementary Funding process.

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