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New acting commissioner to lead ESA into fire, storm season

A permanent appointment will be made next year.

The Canberra Times · Sep 20, 2023

How the ACT has prepared for the summer bushfire season

Mick Gentleman has touted Canberra's fire-season preparedness.

The Canberra Times · Sep 19, 2023

Former deputy AFP commissioner appointed to drive ESA culture change

Leanne Close will chair a committee tasked with improving the ESA after a damning review.

The Canberra Times · Aug 1, 2023

Buck passed on ESA as Gentleman defers to public service to fix agency

The minister would not say whether he remained confident in the ESA commissioner.

The Canberra Times · Jul 12, 2023

ACT considering ESA review findings as unions call for public release

An 'action plan' would be released 'shortly', staff have been told.

The Canberra Times · Jul 4, 2023

ACT's long-planned $6.6m triple-0 call centre change reversed

A 'one ESA ComCen' project has been abandoned after seven years.

The Canberra Times · Jul 1, 2023

'We're very well prepared': ACT rural fire boss says

The RFS boss said changes made over the past 20 years would help to prevent the same level of damage in the future.

The Canberra Times · Jan 18, 2023

Firies union slams ESA on bushfire anniversary, saying it 'failed' to learn lessons

Instead of promised new fire stations years ago, there are just two vacant lots, one at Acton and another in the Molonglo Valley, which bore the brunt of the 2003 firestorm.

The Canberra Times · Jan 18, 2023

ACT paramedics and Transport Workers' Union call for better working conditions, rostering and support from Emergency Services Agency

Paramedics in the ACT are calling for more support from the Emergency Services Agency and rostering that doesn't see back-to-back 14-hour night shifts.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

'Years in the making and we are frustrated': Paramedics condemn ESA leadership

ACT Ambulance staff call for reform amid staff shortages and fatigue.

The Canberra Times · Nov 24, 2022