The WA parliamentary question seeks detailed information regarding the request, deployment, and associated costs of interstate personnel assisting DFES during Tropical Cyclone Narelle's preparation, response, and recovery phases.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1623Legislative Council
Asked
5 May 2026
Portfolio: Emergency Services; Corrective Services; Defence Industries; Veterans; Racing and Gaming

Question

(1) How many interstate personnel were requested and deployed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the preparation, response, and recovery phases of Tropical Cyclone Narelle?(2) For those interstate personnel in (1):(a) the locations to which they were deployed; and(b) the duration of each deployment?(3) Please provide a detailed breakdown of all costs incurred by DFES in relation to interstate personnel, including but not limited to:(a) travel;(b) accommodation;(c) employment and wages; and(d) any reimbursements or associated expenses?(4) On what date did DFES formally request interstate personnel?(5) Was the request for interstate personnel in (4) fulfilled in full?(6) If yes to (5), provide details?(7) If no to (5), outline which components of the request were not met and the reasons why? (1) How many interstate personnel were requested and deployed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the preparation, response, and recovery phases of Tropical Cyclone Narelle? (2) For those interstate personnel in (1): (a) the locations to which they were deployed; and (b) the duration of each deployment? (3) Please provide a detailed breakdown of all costs incurred by DFES in relation to interstate personnel, including but not limited to: (a) travel; (b) accommodation; (c) employment and wages; and (d) any reimbursements or associated expenses? (4) On what date did DFES formally request interstate personnel? (5) Was the request for interstate personnel in (4) fulfilled in full? (6) If yes to (5), provide details? (7) If no to (5), outline which components of the request were not met and the reasons why?

Answer

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