KEEPING YOU INFORMED

from The Village Pump 09/06/23 edition

by The Village Pump/Samford Progress

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Samford Rural Fire Brigade

Lighting Fires In Queensland

As a landholder in Queensland, you are ultimately responsible for managing fire on your property. The following advice is for persons planning to burn vegetation or use fire on the property.

REMEMBER:

Your ﬁre – Your responsibility! Do you need a Permit to Light Fire?

A Permit to light fire (permit) is required for most fires and must be obtained from your local Fire Warden. There are significant liabilities for failing to obtain a permit or failing to comply with permit conditions.

The aim of a permit is to ensure your fire will be managed safely and may include certain conditions on how the fire is lit and maintained. It also informs fire services on when and where you intend to burn ensuring that adequate measures are in place so that fires remain under control.

A permit application can be made through your local Fire Warden by using an application form, available from your

Fire Warden or the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) website.

Before applying for a permit, you need to make reasonable attempts to contact your neighbours and inform them of your intent to apply, allowing a reasonable timeframe for your neighbours to contact the Fire Warden to lodge an objection, or to assist with a more coordinated property burn.

On receipt of your application, the Fire Warden will assess the intended burn and if a permit is issued, impose a range of conditions to reduce risk or nuisance to people, property, and the environment. The Fire Warden can also refuse an application if they believe that appropriate safety measures cannot be reasonably achieved, or if neighbours have not been given enough time to raise any concerns about the intended fire.

Fire can be a useful tool for managing weeds, pastures and reducing bushfire risk. Fire can also be used for ecological outcomes such as the regeneration of some plant species or the improvement of habitat for wildlife. However, if used inappropriately, fire can endanger lives, properties and the environment.

Note: Smoke from your fire can negatively impact on your community and neighbours and can contribute to local and regional air pollution issues. Many Local Government Authorities have local laws in place that restrict or prohibit the lighting of fires in part or all the local government area. Always check with your local Council if you can use fire on your property.

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Samford Rural Fire Brigade

Dickson Notes

On Thursday 11 May, I delivered my second Budget in Reply speech in Canberra, where I laid out my plan for a stronger economy and a stronger Australia and easing the cost-of-living crisis on struggling Australian families and small businesses. As Leader of the Liberal Party, I will work hard to hold the Government to account and to ensure the interests of our community and every day Australians are put first and foremost.

Vale Dr Sam Ginsberg

I was saddened to hear of the passing of WWII veteran and well-respected Samford RSL sub-branch member, Dr Sam Ginsberg. I recently caught up with Dr Ginsberg and his amazing daughters at an ANZAC Day Service in Samford which he led. I send my sincerest condolences to Dr Ginsberg’s family and to the Samford RSL Sub-Branch. Dr Ginsberg’s legacy will live on through the many important stories he shared.

King Charles III

On Saturday 6 May, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned. The ceremony brought together thousands of dignitaries from all over the Commonwealth and the world to witness the historic event in London. Many millions tuned in to witness history in the making.

The Monarchy has a long history in Australia. It serves as a unifying symbol of stability and tradition and will continue to hold an important place in the hearts of many Australians for many years to come.

Dickson Seniors Expo – Save the Date

Planning is underway for the 2023 Dickson Seniors Expo to be held on Tuesday 22 August at the South Pine Sports Complex, South Pine Road, Brendale. Entry is free with attendees treated to live entertainment, guest speakers and complimentary showbags. There are also giveaways, raffle prizes and a chance to win a $500 grocery gift card. Organisations and businesses interested in hosting a stall at the 2023 Dickson Seniors’ Expo can contact my office in Strathpine – details below.

Contact Me

For regular updates with what’s happening in Dickson, you can sign up to my eNewsletter at www.peterdutton.com. au, or head over and like my Facebook page. If there is anything I can do to help or any local issues you’d like to raise, please send me an email at peter.dutton.mp@aph. gov.au or call my office on 3205 9977.

Peter Dutton MP Member for Dickson Federal Opposition Leader

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