Board of Inquiry into the Occurence of Bush and Grass Fires in Victoria

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Establishment

The Board of Inquiry was established by Governor in Council on the 1 March 1977 to inquire and report upon and make reccomendations in relation to the occurrence of bush and grass fires in the rural areas of Victoria.

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference for the Inquiry were to examine the questions of:

1 the causes and origins of major bush and grass fires which occurred in Victoria during the months of January and February, 1977

2 the adequacy and effectiveness of present measures taken by Government, private agencies, and by individuals, to guard against the outbreak of bush and grass fires in the rural areas of Victoria

3 the adequacy and effectiveness of present practices adopted in the fighting of major bush and grass fires occurring in the rural areas of Victoria;

4 whether developments which have occurred in the rural areas of Victoria during recent years indicate a need for Government and private agencies and individuals:
(a) to take different or additional steps to assist in the prevention of bush and grass fires; and
(b) to adopt different or additional practices in the fighting of bush and grass fires.