Tuesday, 13 August 2024

 Tim BULL (Gippsland East) (13:35): I also want an update from the minister on the Bemm River firebreak. No work has started on our strategic firebreaks around the state, and I am told that one of the reasons is because of action by a Warburton-based environmental group that is protecting hollows in trees. I mean, if that is the reason, that is incredible. Human safety has to come first. This is a community with one road in and one road out. I want the minister to answer why that firebreak work has been held up and will not be completed before the end of this summer.