August 2, 2010
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Coalition’s proposed Green Army could play a key role in achieving higher prescribed burning targets recommended by the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission.
Mr Chester said the Coalition’s plan to employ 15,000 people in a Green Army to undertake practical environmental work should include resources to meet prescribed burning targets when conditions are suitable.
“If the Coalition is elected on August 21, I will be arguing the case for a strong contingent of Green Army workers to be involved in all aspects of environmental work in Gippsland,” Mr Chester said.
“One of the key areas that would benefit from extra resources on the ground would be prescribed burning to protect human life and assets throughout the region.”