Paul Papalia

ALP WA

AI Summary

• DFES reports a 25% increase in residential fires last winter, totalling 274 incidents.
• Electrical appliances, especially power boards and chargers, are major fire risks; lithium-ion batteries caused 15 fires.
• Residents are urged to check electrical items, test smoke alarms, and create fire escape plans to prevent fires.

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• Grants up to $20,000 available for businesses in Ashburton, Carnarvon, Exmouth, and Upper Gascoyne affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
• Program includes financial advice and counselling services to support recovery and long-term viability of impacted businesses.
• The initiative complements a $1.45 million Tourism Business Support Package aimed at assisting tourism operators in Exmouth.

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• The prison population in Western Australia is experiencing unprecedented growth post-COVID, driven by increased crime and tougher laws on family and domestic violence.
• Funding of $60 million is allocated in this year's budget for prison infrastructure, with long-term plans for further investment and recruitment of 400 new prison officers annually.
• A justice reform initiative aims to reduce the number of individuals sent to remand by exploring alternative measures for handling cases before they reach the courts.

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Mr Paul Papalia replied:
Mr Speaker, no to both.
Several members interjected.
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker : Members! Member for Central Wheatbelt!

It’s Thank a First Responder Day! Behind every uniform is a person, a family member, a friend, a neighbour who step up to keep us safe - today and every day. Thank you to our first responders for the incredible, selfless and often thankless work they do. From fires to floods, life-threatening incidents and natural disasters, our emergency services face the toughest days with heart and courage. Shout out to the emergency services family @dfes_wa, @wa_police and @stjohnwa

A beautiful morning in Margaret River to celebrate a $7.1 million boost to our South West Emergency Services volunteers. Joined Commissioner Klemm for the official opening of the brand new Margaret River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station and handover of appliances and vehicles to Margaret River VFRS, Augusta VFRS, Manjimup SES, Bridgetown SES and Cowaramup BFB. Thank you all for the hospitality and for your service to the community.

🚒 Congratulations to all our dedicated DFES firefighters and staff recognised at this year’s Recognition of Service Ceremony - thank you for your years of commitment and service to the community. 👏 Special shoutout to Jeffrey Collins retiring after 25 years as a firefighter - a former Clearance Diver who I served with!