CFA leaders attempt to recall 'draft' submission to fatal summer fire inquiry
CFA leaders attempted to recall a 'draft' submission to a parliamentary inquiry into last summer's fatal bushfires, revealing significant resource shortfalls. The initial 33-page response detailed underfunding and staffing issues before being replaced with an 18-page version citing 'executive privilege'. The inquiry, which examines the fires that killed one and destroyed 250 homes, is ongoing.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 20:32 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 20:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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