Jacquie Petrusma,Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management
As part of the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s plan to keep Tasmanians safe, we recently commenced consultation on the development of a new contemporary Fire Service Act 1979.
The consultation includes the release of the Review of the current Act which was undertaken by Mr Mike Blake (the Blake Fire Service Act Review).
Today we are releasing the Department of Treasury and Finance Options Paper (the Options Paper) that relates to the 16 Financial Management Recommendations that are outlined in the Blake Fire Service Act Review.
The Tasmanian Government wants to ensure that fire and emergency services in Tasmania are funded in an equitable, transparent, and sustainable way which is why we are now inviting Tasmanians to review the Options Paper and to have their say on potential future funding models.
To allow all Tasmanians to review both documents in detail and to make submissions, we are extending the consultation period for the Blake Fire Service Act Review and the Treasury Options Paper to Monday 6 December 2021.
As previously announced, Mr Michael Stevens, an experienced policy professional who undertook the role of Bushfire Recovery Coordinator for the devastating Bushfires in 2013 and 2019, is leading the next stage of this important body of work.
The Tasmanian Liberal Government will continue to deliver on our commitment to keeping Tasmanians safe, and we will continue to invest to ensure bushfire safety and prevention.
The consultation documents can be found at www.dpfem.tas.gov.au
