The report into the New South Wales’ bushfires has been handed down with the state government accepting all 76 recommendations, and while some are practical, many “are just pathetic” says Sky News host Chris Kenny.
The New South Wales government released the independent bushfire inquiry report, which looks at the causes, preparations and responses of the deadly fires earlier this year. Mr Kenny said within the report there are "politically correct references”. “There are recommendations for protocols and training for firefighters on wildlife rescue, I mean please a Koala rescue push stemming from Twitter and the nightly news,” he said.
“The report does recommend some practical support that could be useful, better aerial support for bushfire fighting, better equipment for firefighters around the state. This stuff is practical and sensible up to a point”. “But crucially there's a strong focus on fuel reduction”. Mr Kenny said he has his "quibbles with a few things" in the report, but it ultimately is useful and very practical in focusing on fuel reduction and some of the planning issues.
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