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๐Ÿ“œ Fire and Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2001

Legislative Council Second ReadingLA4 December 2001

The Fire and Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2001 amends the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia Act 1998, the Bush Fires Act 1954, and the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984. It updates FESA's functions, membership, and powers, particularly regarding SES and VMRS, and introduces new offences related to emergency service operations.

Impact

Volunteer fire fighters, bush fire fighters, State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers, Volunteer Marine Rescue Services (VMRS), FESA employees, and the general public are affected. It clarifies roles, responsibilities, and protections for emergency service personnel and introduces penalties for obstructing or interfering with their work.

Key Changes

["Expands FESA's board membership to include representatives from VMRS and FESA employees.", "Provides legislative recognition for combined volunteer units.", "Defines FESA's functions and powers specific to SES and VMRS.", "Establishes offences related to obstructing or interfering with SES and VMRS operations."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA IntroducedLA4 Dec 2001
  2. LA Second Reading MovedLA4 Dec 2001
  3. LA Consideration in DetailLA16 Apr 2002
  4. LA AmendedLA16 Apr 2002
  5. LA Second Reading AgreedLA16 Apr 2002
  6. LA Third ReadingLA17 Apr 2002
  7. LC Second Reading MovedLC7 May 2002
Affected Sectors
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