What is the latest information on training fire brigades officers to respond to major incidents?
Mr JOHN WATKINS: Just a few hours ago I joined the Commissioner of New South Wales Fire Brigades to inspect a new $1 million counter-terrorism response training vehicle. In light of developments over the past 24 hours we are all keenly aware of the importance of ensuring that our emergency service crews have the most up-to-date equipment and training so they are prepared to respond to a terrorist threat. This new 500-horsepower, 27-tonne, 18-metre semitrailer is just one small part of the Government’s commitment to counter-terrorism measures—a commitment to ensure we continually build on our resources, training, personnel, equipment and the powers we use to attack terrorism. Mr SPEAKER: Order! There is too much conversation on the Opposition benches. Members will resume their seats. Mr JOHN WATKINS: This year alone, the New South Wales Government committed more than $187 million to counter-terrorism measures across all New South Wales government departments. We have put in place laws t
