Wednesday, 18 February 2026

 Martha HAYLETT (Ripon) (19:06): (1532) My adjournment matter is for the attention of the Minister for Environment. The action I seek is for the minister to expedite the bushfire clean-up at the Carranballac Recreation Reserve in my electorate following last month’s devastating Streatham fire. The Carranballac Recreation Reserve is public land managed by a dedicated local committee of management with oversight from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. It is the heart and soul of the Carranballac community, home to the cricket club, the progress society, the Eel Skinners & Duck Pluckers BNS Ball, and the much loved HarvFest Ball. Last month’s fire destroyed the reserve, the clubrooms and everything inside them. The loss has been deeply felt. A local recovery network and working group has now been established, and the community is rallying together. But locals are concerned that recovery efforts on this DEECA-managed site may fall behind, particularly when it comes to tree removal around the reserve and the clean-up of damaged buildings. This community deserve certainty and momentum as they begin rebuilding what they have lost. I welcome the minister’s support to ensure the clean-up is prioritised so the people of Carranballac can start the road to recovery.