Estimates Reply – Ellis
He has also completely ignored the concerns that have been raised by the thousands of volunteer firefighters.
He has also completely ignored the concerns that have been raised by the thousands of volunteer firefighters.
Can you confirm that the proposed changes to the Fire Service levy will ring fence any money to protect them in fire and emergency situations.
What there will be is a layer of red tape for the head of the TFES to be able to make operational decisions. That is their concern, that is what is on the table
I asked questions in Estimates of the minister in the portfolios of Police, Fire and Emergency Management, and Prevention of Family Violence.
I understand that there is no fire ecologist position yet in place for the whole of the Parks' fire program.
Minister, what monitoring and early attack assets are guaranteed in Tasmania?
Minister Mark Shelton has repeatedly refused to accept that human-induced climate change is increasing Tasmania’s bushfire risk.
None of us in this state really live in a place where we can be confident that we will not be physically affected by the possibility of bushfires.
The 33 Emergency Leaders for Climate Action were crystal clear - our worsening extreme weather is caused by burning fossil fuels.
The Minister dodged questions about how many remote area firefighters are available to be mobilised if a fire breaks out.