Summary of proposal
Party
Australian Greens
Portfolio
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Policy Topic
Community
The proposal would provide $5 billion over 10 years to support fire and emergency services across the states and territories. Funding would be administered through grants to address difficulties in upgrading equipment, bushfire prevention and land management programs, as well as supporting the hiring and training of new personnel.
The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 10 years, include additional funding for departmental expenses and start from 1 July 2025.