CFA report on firefighting deficiencies revised, opposition claims government censorship
The CFA submitted a 33-page report last month detailing serious deficiencies in firefighting capabilities after last summer's bushfires. The report was later condensed to 18 pages following discussions with the government, omitting critical assessments and funding shortfalls. Opposition leaders claim the revisions represent government censorship of the agency's findings.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC
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