Question regarding proposed changes to the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 and their impact on fire management, specifically concerning the powers of the CEO and the Commissioner of Fire and Emergency Services. The Minister agrees with the change, DFES advises no impact and no inconsistency with Keelty recommendations.

AnsweredQoN 3989Legislative Assembly
Asked
21 April 2015
Portfolio
Emergency Services

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I refer to proposed changes to the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 which confer on the Chief Executive Officer the power to manage fires on lands which come within that Act, and I ask: (a) whether the Minister agrees with this change; (b) how will this change impact on the powers of the Commissioner of Fire and Emergency Services to take over control of serious incidents; and (c) isn't this amendment inconsistent with Keelty recommendations where departmental silos were found to be inimical to effective and timely fire management?

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Answered
21 May 2015
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
30 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(a) Yes.
(b) No impact.
(c) No.

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