WA Parliament Question on Notice regarding the formulation of a tenure-blind fuel load management policy by the Department of Premier and Cabinet, including details on inter-agency collaboration, consultation, and expected timelines.

AnsweredQoN 7296Legislative Assembly
Asked
22 February 2012
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Is the Department of Premier and Cabinet currently formulating a tenure blind fuel load management policy; and
(a) if not why not;
(b) if so, is it being undertaken jointly with other agencies; and
(i) if so, which ones; and
(c) has consultation occurred in the formulation of the policy; and
(i) if so, with whom; and
(ii) if not, why not; and
(d) when is it anticipated that this policy will be finalised; and
(e) when is it anticipated that this policy will be made public?

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Answered
21 March 2012
Response time
28 days
Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises:
Yes.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) - (b)(i)Yes. The agencies involved (through the bushfire mitigation working groups and bushfire mitigation project team established to implement key recommendations of the Keelty Report into the Perth Hills Bushfire) are:
· Department of the Premier and Cabinet
· Fire and Emergency Services Authority
· Department of Environment and Conservation
· Department of Regional Development and Lands
· Department of Planning
· Representatives of local government
· Volunteer groups
(c) Yes.
(c)(i) Consultation in relation to the formulation of policy options is continuing between all of the agencies and bodies referred to in relation to 1(b), and has also involved academics, other jurisdictions and concerned interest groups.
(c)(ii) Not applicable.
(d) The mitigation project team is expected to submit proposals for consideration by the Government within six months.
(e) This will depend on the nature and extent of the recommendations submitted to and endorsed by Government.
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