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No. 299
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
WRITTEN QUESTION
Ms Purick to Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services.
Bushfires Council Brigades
1. How many fire fighting volunteers were sent to the recent bush and
wild fires in Central Australia. How many were from Bushfire Council
brigades and which ones.
2. What the total cost to accommodate these volunteers in Alice
Springs and Tennant Creek hotel/motels.
3. What was the total cost of Travel Allowance (TA) paid to all of the
volunteers.
4. What other groups were involved in providing volunteers to help
fight the fires, how many people and from what group.
5. How much equipment from Bushfire Council brigades was moved
from their base unit to fight the fires and at what cost.
6. What helicopter surveillance work was undertaken during the period
of fighting the fires and at what cost.
7. Was a de briefing session held after the fires for volunteers if so,
provide details. If not, why not.
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ANSWER