Yesterday every political party in Victoria came together to support a cross-party motion calling for an inquiry into the recent bushfires.
Nick McGowan described it as an important day for our state and acknowledged that this wouldn’t have happened without the strong advocacy of the United Firefighters Union, who have worked hard to bring together the UFU, CFA and farmers to stand up for firefighters and our communities.
The inquiry will report back to Parliament by 1 June. We must act quickly on the lessons learned to better protect lives, property and our environment.
Importantly, we also remember the life lost in these fires and keep their family in our thoughts.
This is about learning, improving, and making sure Victoria is better prepared for the future.
Watch the video below to hear more.