❓ DFES requested and deployed 25 interstate personnel for Tropical Cyclone Narelle, primarily from Queensland SES, with deployments to Cockburn and the Mid West-Gascoyne region. Costs for travel and accommodation have been partially detailed, but wage reimbursements are pending.
AnsweredQoN 1623Legislative Council
Asked
5 May 2026
Member
Portfolio
Emergency Services; Corrective Services; Defence Industries; Veterans; Racing and Gaming
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(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?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 June 2026
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services; Defence Industries; Veterans; Racing and Gaming
Response time
6 days
(1) 25.
(2a & 2b) 3 were deployed to the Cockburn Emergency Services Complex and 22 were deployed to the Mid West-Gascoyne Region. 2 were deployed for 7 Days on a 1-5-1 rotation from 29 March 2026 – 4 April 2026 and 23 were deployed for 8 Days on a 2-5-1 rotation from 27 March 2026 – 3 April 2026.
(3a)
Travel
Costs
Car Hire x 2
$1,095.40
Bus Charter x 2
$594.61
Flight return to Perth
$22,578.00
Trailer hire
$1,478.19
TOTAL
$25,746.20
(3b) Total accommodation costs for 23 people were $21,513.56
(3c) As of 2nd of June, Claims for reimbursement of wages and employment costs by Queensland (QLD) State Emergency Service (SES), Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), and Fire and Rescue Victoria (FRV) have not yet been received by DFES.
(3d) $7,375.00 Reconciliation fee.
(4) 27 March 2026.
(5) Yes.
(6) 23 x QLD SES, 1 x EMV, and 1 x FRV.
(7) Not Applicable.
(2a & 2b) 3 were deployed to the Cockburn Emergency Services Complex and 22 were deployed to the Mid West-Gascoyne Region. 2 were deployed for 7 Days on a 1-5-1 rotation from 29 March 2026 – 4 April 2026 and 23 were deployed for 8 Days on a 2-5-1 rotation from 27 March 2026 – 3 April 2026.
(3a)
Travel
Costs
Car Hire x 2
$1,095.40
Bus Charter x 2
$594.61
Flight return to Perth
$22,578.00
Trailer hire
$1,478.19
TOTAL
$25,746.20
(3b) Total accommodation costs for 23 people were $21,513.56
(3c) As of 2nd of June, Claims for reimbursement of wages and employment costs by Queensland (QLD) State Emergency Service (SES), Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), and Fire and Rescue Victoria (FRV) have not yet been received by DFES.
(3d) $7,375.00 Reconciliation fee.
(4) 27 March 2026.
(5) Yes.
(6) 23 x QLD SES, 1 x EMV, and 1 x FRV.
(7) Not Applicable.
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