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We would have brought in more central Government bodies, but the act came in only a few days before the data collection date, so we were able to go for only the biggest bodies this time.
The submission goes on to talk about a date in 2025 when there were 1,069 non-fatal fire casualties—a 30 per cent increase—and says that there would have been more fatalities had there not been early intervention.
We need at least an understanding that those things are going to come in by X date, and some kind of commitment in that space, otherwise the proposals are pointless.
Take the bill away, take it off the table and come back at a later date—probably in the next session of Parliament—with something that is more considered and consistent.
Therefore, there are bigger questions and links that could be explored at a later date. However, for now, the bill as it stands deals with some of the issues.
If the Parliament endorses the blueprint, officials will use the knowledge that has been gathered from the panels to date to ensure that committees in session 7 have the tools and the information that they need to get the most out of people’s panels.