❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on directives issued to the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) regarding prescribed burns, particularly during the CHOGM period and in the six months prior to the question. The Minister's response indicates no specific directives were issued, but highlights the government's support for DEC's prescribed burning program and flexibility in smoke management.
AnsweredQoN 1106Legislative Council
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION — PRESCRIBED BURNS
I refer to the prescribed burning of native vegetation. (1) Was there any directive or instruction issued to the Department of Environment and Conservation regarding prescribed burning and/or air quality during the CHOGM period? (2) If yes to (1), what was that directive or instruction? (3) If yes to (1), what was the source of the directive or instruction? (4) Has DEC been issued any directive or instruction regarding prescribed burning targets in the last six months? (5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON
I refer to the prescribed burning of native vegetation. (1) Was there any directive or instruction issued to the Department of Environment and Conservation regarding prescribed burning and/or air quality during the CHOGM period? (2) If yes to (1), what was that directive or instruction? (3) If yes to (1), what was the source of the directive or instruction? (4) Has DEC been issued any directive or instruction regarding prescribed burning targets in the last six months? (5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON
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I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(1) Was there any directive or instruction issued to the Department of Environment and Conservation regarding prescribed burning and/or air quality during the CHOGM period? (2) If yes to (1), what was that directive or instruction? (3) If yes to (1), what was the source of the directive or instruction? (4) Has DEC been issued any directive or instruction regarding prescribed burning targets in the last six months? (5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(2) If yes to (1), what was that directive or instruction? (3) If yes to (1), what was the source of the directive or instruction? (4) Has DEC been issued any directive or instruction regarding prescribed burning targets in the last six months? (5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(3) If yes to (1), what was the source of the directive or instruction? (4) Has DEC been issued any directive or instruction regarding prescribed burning targets in the last six months? (5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(4) Has DEC been issued any directive or instruction regarding prescribed burning targets in the last six months? (5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(1) Was there any directive or instruction issued to the Department of Environment and Conservation regarding prescribed burning and/or air quality during the CHOGM period? (2) If yes to (1), what was that directive or instruction? (3) If yes to (1), what was the source of the directive or instruction? (4) Has DEC been issued any directive or instruction regarding prescribed burning targets in the last six months? (5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(2) If yes to (1), what was that directive or instruction? (3) If yes to (1), what was the source of the directive or instruction? (4) Has DEC been issued any directive or instruction regarding prescribed burning targets in the last six months? (5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(3) If yes to (1), what was the source of the directive or instruction? (4) Has DEC been issued any directive or instruction regarding prescribed burning targets in the last six months? (5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(4) Has DEC been issued any directive or instruction regarding prescribed burning targets in the last six months? (5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(5) If yes to (4), who issued the directives or instructions and what were the directives or instructions? (6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(6) Are these directives or instructions being met? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(1) No. DEC always has regard for smoke management in its prescribed burning program. (2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(2)–(3) Not applicable. (4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
(4) No. However, in a media statement dated 18 November 2011, the minister said in fulfilment of recommendation 19 of the Keelty report — the Liberal-National Government supports DEC’s prescribed burning program, and in particular approves DEC exercising greater flexibility in applying smoke management guidelines. The minister acknowledges that from time to time there are smoke impacts, and he thanks the community for its tolerance of smoke while these strategically important prescribed burns are being undertaken. (5)–(6) Not applicable.
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