Ministerial media releases

A multi-million dollar funding boost will strengthen the Large Air Tanker (LAT) program across NSW as the world’s first firefighting ‘737’ aircraft known as ‘Gaia’ arrives in Sydney, Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said.

• Troy Grant 181116 med rel - guardian angel 'Gaia' helps fight fires as major funding fortifies fleet.pdf (238.1 KB)

Starting a bushfire this summer could land offenders in prison for more than two decades, with the NSW Government to introduce a significantly tougher maximum sentence for the crime.

• 181101 Gladys Berejiklian, Mark Speakman and Troy Grant med rel - Stronger sentences for bushfire arsonists.pdf (258.4 KB)

Fire trails and access points are being improved to support firefighters on the frontline, thanks to almost $3.4 million in joint Commonwealth and New South Wales Government funding.

• 181026 Troy Grant and Linda Reynolds med rel - new funding to help fortify New South Wales fire trails.pdf (363.4 KB)

Firefighters who develop cancer will now be able to claim workers compensation entitlements and support more easily thanks to NSW Government reforms being introduced into Parliament today.

• 181024 Victor Dominello and Troy Grant med rel - new laws make it easier for firefighters to claim compensation.pdf (153.1 KB)

Tathra and Tumbulgum community groups have been recognised today for their resilient responses to floods and fires, Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said.

• 181016 Troy Grant med rel - flood and fire affected communities recognised for resilience at annual awards.pdf (302.8 KB)

Emergency services volunteers who have lost their lives protecting the community will be commemorated today at a special memorial, Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said.

• 181014 Troy Grant med rel - Emergency Services volunteers honoured at memorial.pdf (151.3 KB)

A confronting new campaign will kick off this week urging NSW residents to make sure they are prepared for the bush fire season, Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said.

• 181014 Troy Grant med rel - campaign confronts community to help fireproof survival plans.pdf (205.6 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers from across the Cudgegong District have been honoured at a special medal presentation this week.

• 18109 Troy Grant med rel - long serving Cudgegong district RFS volunteers honoured.pdf (158.6 KB)

The Government will introduce amendments to workers compensation legislation to reverse the onus of proof for NSW firefighters who are diagnosed with one of 12 prescribed cancers and meet the applicable minimum employment periods.

• Victor Dominello and Troy Grant med rel - Presumptive Legislation For Firefighters.pdf (175.4 KB)

Get ready for bush fire season – that’s the reminder from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) today as hundreds of brigades prepare to open their doors to the community this weekend.

• 200919 - Troy Grant med rel - Community urged to 'Get Ready' for the upcoming bush fire season.pdf (249.0 KB)