❓ Question regarding potential expansion of presumptive cancer protections for firefighters in WA, focusing on evidentiary burden for volunteers and parity with career firefighters.

With respect to presumptive cancer protections for firefighters:(a) Is the Government currently reviewing or considering expansion of the presumptive cancer list in light of emerging medical and epidemiological evidence;(b) What steps, if any, are being taken to reduce the evidentiary burden on volunteer firefighters diagnosed with cancers associated with occupational exposure; and(c) Will the Government ensure that volunteer firefighters have access to the same compensation entitlements and presumptive protections as career firefighters? With respect to presumptive cancer protections for firefighters: (a) Is the Government currently reviewing or considering expansion of the presumptive cancer list in light of emerging medical and epidemiological evidence; (b) What steps, if any, are being taken to reduce the evidentiary burden on volunteer firefighters diagnosed with cancers associated with occupational exposure; and (c) Will the Government ensure that volunteer firefighters have access to the same compensation entitlements and presumptive protections as career firefighters?