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Appendix e

WiTnesses

Table E.1 lists the witnesses who appeared before the Commission—institutional, expert and lay witnesses and eyewitnesses. Some witnesses appeared more than once.

Table E.1 Witnesses

Title Name Role

Ms Abbey, Margaret Group Manager, Environment and Planning Services, Nillumbik Shire Council

Ms Abotomey, Rhonda Lay witness

Mr Ackland, David Acting Senior Sergeant, Victoria Police, and CFA volunteer

Professor Adams, Marka Professor and Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Sydney

Mr Adams, Paul Managing Director, Jemena

Mr Ahern, Matt Lay witness

Mr Alder, Richard General Manager, National Aerial Firefighting Centre Limited

Chief Superintendent Amoroso, Silvio Chief Superintendent, South Australia Police

Mr Ananiev, Illiya Lay witness

Mr Anderson, Robert Manager, Operations, Goulburn Valley Water

Mr Andreou, Andrew Acting Executive Manager, Community Infrastructure, CFA

Mr Armstrong, Graeme Operations Manager, Region 13, Regional Duty Officer, and Coordinator, Lilydale Regional Emergency Control Centre, CFA

Ms Armytage, Penny Secretary, Department of Justice

Mr Arnel, Tony Building Commissioner, Victoria

Superintendent Arthur, Graeme Superintendent, Victoria Police

Mr Baker, Peter Operations Manager and Acting Deputy Chief Officer, CFA, and State Coordinator, iECC

Ms Barber, Alice Lay witness

Mr Barca, Rocky Manager, Werribee Park, Chief Ranger, Albert Park and Western Melbourne District, and Deputy Incident Controller, Kangaroo Ground Incident Control Centre, Parks Victoria

Mr Barling, Steven Churchill Brigade Captain, CFA

Mr Barnbrook, Kelven Senior Instructor, Energy Training Centre, Gipps TAFE

Mr Barrett, Jeremy Eyewitness

Ms Barrow, Karen Lay witness

Acting Inspector Barton, Gary Acting Inspector, Victoria Police

Mr Baruta, Jim Lay witness

Mr Bates, Ian Controller, Marysville SES

Mr Beards, David Manager, Technical Services, Incident Controller, Lynbrook fire, CFA and Captain, Narre Warren brigade, CFA

Mr Beasley, John Operations Manager, Region 15, CFA

Mr Beer, Ronald Group Officer, Region 12, and Incident Controller, Yea Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Bennett, John Lay witness

Mr Beresford, Robert Director, Service Delivery, Southern Region, Telstra Corporation Ltd, and Chairman, Telstra Regional Emergency Council for Victoria

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Title Name Role

Mr Berry, Andrew Lay witness

Mr Bertuch, Colin Porebunkah Brigade, CFA and Arborist, Alpine Shire Council

Mr Better, Harry Principal Engineer, HRL Technology Pty Ltd

Mr Bibby, Neil Former Chief Executive Officer, CFA

Superintendent Billing, Peter Superintendent, Victoria Police

Associate Professor Blackburn, Trevor Associate Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, University of NSW

Mr Bourke, Mick Chief Executive Officer, CFA

Mr Bowdern, David Works Coordinator, Alexandra, DSE

Mr Braden, Maurie Asset Inspector, Utility Asset Management

Professor Bradstock, Rossa Director, Centre for Environmental Risk Management of Bushfires, University of Wollongong, and Visiting Fellow, Fenner School, ANU

Mr Brauman, David Crew Leader, SP AusNet

Mr Breheny, Shane Chief Executive Officer, Powercor Australia Ltd

Mr Brennan, David Project and Operations Manager Central Northwest, Sustainable Landscapes, and Ground Observer, Horsham Incident Control Centre, DPI

Ms Brida, Natalie Park Ranger, Parks Victoria

Mr Brittain, Craig Operations Officer, Region 2, and Operations Officer, Bendigo Regional Emergency Control Centre, and Divisional Commander, Redesdale fire, CFA

Mr Brown, Colin Operations Officer and Incident Controller, Belgrave Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Brown, Craige Assistant Chief Officer, Operational Support, DSE

Mr Brown, David Lay witness

Mr Brown, Graeme Lay witness

Mr Brown, Michael Chief Officer, Tasmanian Fire Service

Ms Brown, Naomi Chief Executive Officer, AFAC

Mr Brown, Peter Lay witness

Mr Brown, Stephen Executive Director, Regional Services, Roads Corporation

Mr Buckley, Paul Chief Executive Officer, Latrobe City Council

Superintendent Bull, Peter Superintendent, Victoria Police

Mr Bumpstead, Neil Operations Manager, Manager CFA HQ Operations, CFA

Ms Buntine, Michelle Lay witness

Associate Professor Buxton, Michaelb Associate Professor, Environment and Planning, School of Social Science and Planning, RMIT University

Ms Callow, Kerry-Lynne Eyewitness

Minister Cameron, Bob Minister for Police and Emergency Services

Mr Casey, Chris Lay witness

Mr Caughey, Alexander Community Education Coordinator and Information Officer, Seymour Regional Emergency Coordination Centre, CFA

Mr Cheney, Phila Honorary Research Fellow, CSIRO

Professor Cherry, Ed Lay witness

Mr Chesterton, Graeme Glengarry West Brigade, CFA

Mr Chladil, Markb Fire Management Planning Officer, Tasmania Fire Service


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Title Name Role

Dr Clarke, Michael Associate Professor and Head, Department of Zoology, LaTrobe University

Ms Clements, Judith Lay witness

Mr Cobb, Peter Forest Ranger, Office of Land and Fire, DSE

Mr Coleman, Peter Pretty Sally Fire Tower Operator, DSE

Mr Collery, Graeme Lay witness

Mr Collins, Brett Eyewitness

Superintendent Collins, Rod Superintendent, Victoria Police

Ms Collins, Toni-anne Lay witness

Senior Constable Collyer, Peter Senior Constable, Victoria Police

Mr Comrie, Neil Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report Implementation Monitor

Mr Consolo, Michael General Manager, Telstra Corporation Ltd

Mr Conway, Geoff Deputy Chief Officer, Emergency Management, CFA, and State Coordinator, iECC

Mr Cook, Roger Lay witness

Mr Cook, Tony Deputy Secretary, Office of Planning, Strategy and Coordination, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Mr Cooper, David Group Deputy Officer, Lower Yarra Group, CFA

Mr Cooper, Steven Eyewitness

Mr Corbett, Luke Operations Planning Officer, CFA

Mr Coulthard, Trevor Senior Air Observer, CFA

Mr Court, Russell Eyewitness

Associate Professor Cova, Thomas Associate Professor, Department of Geography, University of Utah

Mr Cowan, John National Networks Manager, Managed Radio Networks Group, Enhanced Operations, Telstra Corporation Ltd, and Planning Officer, Kangaroo Ground Incident Control Centre, CFA

Reverend Cowdery, Jim Lay witness

Ms Crawford, Kay Lay witness

Mr Creak, Peter Operations Manager, Region 12, and Regional Duty Officer and Coordinator, Seymour Regional Emergency Coordination Centre, CFA

Mr Creedon, Conal Group Manager, Infrastructure Services, Nillumbik Shire Council

Mr Crowe, Fabian Senior Wildfire Instructor and Wildfire Investigator, Kilmore East and Murrindindi fires, CFA

Mr Cutting, John Operations Officer, Region 2, and Regional Duty Officer, Bendigo Regional Emergency Coordination Centre, CFA

Mrs Davey, Joan Lay witness

Mr Davis, Ben Branch Vice-President, Victorian Branch, Australian Workers Union

Mr Davis, Graeme Chief Ranger, Port Phillip Westernport, Parks Victoria, and State Duty Officer, iECC

Mr de Man, Lex General Manager, Yarra Area, CFA

Mr De Vercelli, Garry Compliance and Enforcement Officer, Energy Safe Victoria

Mr Deering, John Operations Manager, Region 14, and Incident Controller, Epsom Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Demetrios, Nick Security and Emergency Management Manager, Loy Yang Power

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Title Name Role

Ms Dixon, Amber Lay witness

Mr Donaldson, Ivan General Manager, Australian Building Codes Board

Ms Douglass, Caroline Director, Public Land Use and Development, Public Land Division, DSE

Mr Draper, Craig Eyewitness

Ms Dripps, Kimberley Executive Director, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, DSE

Mr Duckmanton, Tony Manager, Learning Systems, CFA

Ms Dunn, Samantha Councillor, Yarra Ranges Shire

Mr Dwight, Kenneth Lay witness

Mr Eadie, Barry Director, Barry Eadie Consulting Pty Ltd, and Chairperson, Technical Committee FP-020, established by Standards Australia

Ms Easterbrook, Pat Lay witness

Mr Edgar, Anthony Director, Land and Fire Services, DSE

Mr Edmonds, John Lay witness

Ms Edwards, Jillian Manager Strategy and Knowledge, AFAC

Ms Elder, Jan Lay witness

Ms Elkington, Jane Emergency Service Answer Point National Manager, Telstra Corporation Ltd

Mrs Elledge, Karleen Lay witness

Mrs Enden, Jaan Lay witness

Ms English, Sheryl Municipal Emergency Liaison Officer and Municipal Emergency Resource Officer, Latrobe City Council

Mr Esnouf, Gregory Deputy Chief Officer and Coordinator, 2009 Fires Taskforce, CFA

Mr Esplin, Bruce Emergency Services Commissioner

Mrs Exell, Sue Lay witness

Mr Fallon, Malcolm Operations Manager, Region 6, CFA

Mr Farmer, Darryl Municipal Fire Prevention Officer, Alpine Shire Council

Mr Farrell, Peter Land and Fire Area Manager, North East, Land and Fire Services, DSE

Mr Fearon, Paul Director, Energy Safety and Chief Executive Officer, Energy Safe Victoria

Mr Ferguson, Euan Chief Officer, South Australian Country Fire Service

Dr Ferguson, John Lay witness

Mr Fitzgerald, Anthony Park Ranger, Parks Victoria

Mr Fogarty, Liam Assistant Chief Officer, Land and Fire Division, DSE

Assistant Commissioner Fontana, Stephen Assistant Commissioner, Victoria Police

Mr Ford, Andrew Chief Executive Officer, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria

Mr Foster, Len Chairman, Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre

Mr Foster, Neil Chief Executive Officer, Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority

Mr Fox, James Manager Community Safety, Outer Metro Norwest Area, CFA

Mr Francis, Jeremy Lay witness

Dr Fraser, Lachlan Lay witness

Ms Frazer-Jans, Judy Lay witness

Mr Free, Norman Manager, State Fire Management Planning Support Team, hosted by the CFA

Sergeant Gaffee, Craig Sergeant, Victoria Police


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Title Name Role

Mr Gardner, Kenneth Chief Executive Officer, Energy Safe Victoria

Mr Garvey, Mark Manager, Geographic Information Systems Services, CFA

Ms Gasking, Janice Lay witness

Dr Gates, Jeffrey Principal Engineer, UQ Materials Performance, and Senior Research Fellow, School of Engineering, University of Queensland

Mr Gerdtz, Paul Senior Maintenance Planner, Asset Inspection and Maintenance Group, CitiPower and Powercor

Mr Gersh, Peter State Manager, Electrix Pty Ltd

Dr Gill, Malcolma Visiting Fellow, Fenner School, ANU

Mr Gillham, Andy Ranger in Charge, Latrobe, West Gippsland District, and Planning Officer, Traralgon Incident Control Centre, Parks Victoria

Mr Gilmore, Jeffrey Executive Director, Planning Policy and Reform, Department of Planning and Community Development

Mr Gilmore, Mark Operations Manager, Region 2, and Operations Assistant, Epsom Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Gissara, Frank Lay witness

Ms Glassford, Christine Lay witness

Mr Gledhill, John Chief Executive Officer and Chief Officer, Tasmania Fire Service

Mr Gleeson, Christopher Marysville Brigade, CFA

Mr Glenn, Russell Lay witness

Mr Gobbett, Bevan Lay witness

Mr Gould, Jim Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems—Bushfire Dynamics and Application Group

Mr Graham, Michael Linesman, SP AusNet

Superintendent Grant, Richard Superintendent, Victoria Police

Mr Graystone, Andrew Manager, Fire and Emergency Services, Parks Victoria, and State Duty Officer, iECC

Mr Green, Jack General Manager, Sustainable Planning and Development, Colac Otway Shire

Mr Griffith, Kim Chief Executive Officer, Utility Engineering Solutions

Mr Griffiths, Anthony Acting Manager, Fire Information and Systems Group, Land and Fire Management Division, DSE

Dr Grigg, Margaret Assistant Director, Bushfire Psychosocial Recovery Team, Department of Health

Ms Grimmant, Brenda Lay witness

Mr Gunning, Mark Manager, Organisational Support and Development, Otway Shire and Fire Investigator, CFA

Ms Gunningham, Sue Lay witness

Mr Haggar, Wayne Lay witness

Ms Hainsworth, Jacqueline Lay witness

Sergeant Halligan, Stuart Sergeant, Victoria Police

Mr Halls, Michael Lay witness

Leading Senior Constable

Hamill, Ian Leading Senior Constable, Victoria Police

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Title Name Role

Professor Handmer, John Innovation Professor in Risk and Sustainability and Director, Centre for Risk and Community Safety and of the Human Security Program (Global Cities Institute), School of Mathematics and Geospatial Science, RMIT University

Professor Hansen, Rozb Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University, and Managing Director, Hansen Partners

Mr Harding, Mike National Manager, Codes and Standards, Housing Industry Association

Mr Hardman, Christopher Manager of Operations, Bays and Maritime Division, and Deputy Incident Controller, Pakenham Incident Control Centre, Parks Victoria

Ms Harland, Katherine Lay witness

Ms Harrison-Ward, Josephine

Chief Executive Officer, Fire and Emergency Services Authority, WA

Mrs Harrow, Pauline Communications Officer, Marysville Brigade, CFA

Dr Harvey, Christopher Lay witness

Professor Hastings, Nicholas Director and Consultant in Engineering Asset Management, Albany Interactive Pty Ltd

Mr Hawkey, Philip Nathalia Brigade, CFA

Mr Hay, Peter Lay witness

Mr Hayes, Terrence Acting Executive Manager, Fire Planning Systems, CFA

Mr Haynes, John Deputy Chief Officer, Operations Policy and Planning, CFA

Dr Haynes, Katherine Social Science Research Fellow, Centre for Risk and Community Safety, RMIT University, and Risk Frontiers, Macquarie University

Professor Hayward, David Dean, School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning, RMIT University

Mr Hendrie, Paul Kinglake Brigade Captain, CFA

Mr Hennessy, Kevin Team Leader, Climate Risk Adaption and Policy, CSIRO Marine & Atmospheric Research,

Ms Henshaw, Sarah Instructional Designer, Learning and Development, CFA and Information Unit Leader at iECC

Mr Hensler, John Retired Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering, RMIT University

Mr Higgins, Neil Eyewitness

Mr Hind, Colin Mt Despair Fire Tower Operator, DSE

Professor Hodge, Graeme Director, Monash Centre for Regulatory Studies, Faculty of Law, Monash University

Mr Hodgson, Athol Expert, forest fire behaviour and ecology

Mr Hoff, Frank Chief Executive Officer, Neerim District Heath Service and Hillview Bunyip Aged Care facility

Ms Hogg, Carolyn Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Centrelink

Mr Holland, Rodney Group Officer, Whittlesea – Diamond Valley Fire Brigades, CFA

Detective Superintendent

Hollowood, Paul Detective Superintendent, Victoria Police

Mr Hughes, Gary Lay witness

Mr Hull, Daryl Lay witness

Ms Hunter, Josephine Marysville SES

Ms Hunter, Leonie Information Officer, Alexandra Group Headquarters, and Information Team Leader, Kilmore Incident Control Centre, CFA


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Title Name Role

Mr Hynes, Craig Chief Operations Officer and Director of Operations, Fire and Emergency Services Authority, WA

Mr Ingamells, Philip Project Officer, Victorian National Parks Association

Mr Jack, Grant Manager, Asset Maintenance and Services and Municipal Emergency Resource Officer, Yarra Ranges Shire

Mrs Jackson, Elizabeth Eyewitness

Mr Jennings, Maxwell Director, Wireless Network Engineering, Telstra

Mr Jeremiah, Lawrie Recovery Operations Manager and Deputy Incident Controller, Traralgon Incident Control Centre, DSE

Ms Jewell, Penny Lay witness

Ms Johns, Tracy Eyewitness

Mr Johnson, Greg Committee Member, Friends of Nillumbik

Mr Johnstone, Grant General Manager, ACE Radio’s Traralgon-based TRFM and Gold 1242

Professor Jones, Rhys Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Monash University

Mr Jones, Thomas Yarck Brigade Captain, CFA

Ms Kane, Jill Lay witness

Mr Kazenwadel, Klaus Linesman, SP AusNet

Ms Keating, Colleen Kangaroo Ground Fire Tower Operator, CFA

Mr Keating, Stephen Dandenong Brigade Fire Officer, CFA

Mr Kelleher, John Scientist, Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre

Ms Kenealy, Mary Lay witness

Mr Kennedy, Geoff District Operations Manager, Baw Baw District, and Operations Officer, Traralgon Incident Control Centre, DSE

Mr Kennedy, Jim Lay witness

Mrs Kenney, Helen Lay witness

Mr Kiernan, Owen Operations Manager (Support) Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority

Mr Kittel, Kevin Municipal Fire Prevention Officer, Corangamite Shire Council

Mr Kleinig, Andrew Lay witness

Mr Knop, Warren Compliance Officer, Energy Safe Victoria

Mr Kreltszheim, Stewart Operations Manager, Region 23, and Incident Controller, Kilmore Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Lane, Brettb Director, Brett Lane and Associates

Mr Lane, Paul Regional Manager, North Region, SP AusNet

Mr Langdon, Simon Managing Director, EYEfi

Mr Lauder, Michael Senior Ranger, DSE

Mr Lawlor, Shaun District Manager, Ovens District, DSE

Mr Lawrence, Jason Operations Officer, Region 13, and Incident Controller, Kangaroo Ground Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Lawson, Andrew Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Country Fire Service of South Australia

Ms Leadbeater, Anne Lay witness

Mr Leahy, Michael Manager of Insulation Safety (Southbank), Energy Safe Victoria

Mr Leech, Jason Asset Inspector, Utility Asset Management

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Title Name Role

Professor Leonard, Dutch Professor of Public Management, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

Mr Leonard, Justin Research Scientist, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems

Mr Leslie, Leonard Fire Planning Coordinator, CFA

Mr Liesfield, Rod Witness at fire-related death hearing

Mr Linklater, Sam Lay witness

Mr Lloyd, Craig Director, Emergency Services Policy and Support, Department of Justice

Mr Lockwood, Peter Operations Officer, Traralgon Brigade, and Incident Controller, Traralgon Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Lovick, Tony Program Manager, East Victoria and Invasive Plants, and Incident Controller, Alexandra Incident Control Centre, DPI

Mr MacDonald, Mark Blackwarry Fire Tower Operator, DSE

Ms Macgowan, Anna Lay witness

Mr Maino, Ray Lay witness

Mr Malcolm, John Marysville Brigade CFA

Ms Marty, Lisa Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Association of Forest Industries

Mrs Matthews, Carol Lay witness

Ms Matthews, Eva Lay witness

Mr Matthews, Peter Eyewitness

Professor McAneney, John Director of Risk Frontiers, Macquarie University

Dr McCaffrey, Sarah Research Forester/Social Scientist, US Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Evanston, Illinois

Dr McCaw, Lachie Principal Research Scientist, Department of Environment and Conservation, WA

Mr McCormack, Gavin Kangaroo Ground Fire Tower Operator, CFA

Mr McCrohan, Denis Maintenance Planning Lead Consultant, SP AusNet

Ms McCulloch, Sharon Lay witness

Mrs McDonald, Robin Lay witness

Mr McDonald, Wayne Senior Protection and Control Engineer, Powercor

Mr McDonnell, Timothy Linesman, SP AusNet

Professor McFarlane, Alexander Head, University of Adelaide Node, Centre for Military and Veterans Health

Mr McGahy, David Arthurs Creek Brigade Captain, CFA

Mr McGennisken, Robert Sector Commander, CFA

Mr McIntyre, Matthew Eyewitness

Mr McKenzie, Brian Planning Manager, Land and Fire, Ovens District, DSE

Mr McKenzie, David Murrindindi Brigade Fifth Lieutenant, CFA

Mr McLennan, Stuart Registered Building Surveyor and Member, Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

Mr Melhem, Cesar Secretary, Victorian Branch, Australian Workers Union

Mr Miezis, Lee Director, Forests, Forests and Parks Division, DSE

Mr Miller, Andrew Project Officer, and Incident Controller at Alexandra Incident Control Centre, Parks Victoria

Ms Millington, Christine Manager, Customer Liaison and Education, Customer Service Centre, DSE


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Title Name Role

Mr Mitchell, Brett Ranger in Charge, Wilson’s Promontory National Park, Parks Victoria

Dr Mitchell, Peter BEAM Mitchell Environment Group Incorporated

Major General (Retd) Molan, Jim Retired Major General, Australian Defence Force

Mr Monforte, Joe Director, Tax and Intergovernmental Financial Relations, Economic and Financial Policy Division, Department of Treasury and Finance, Victoria

Mr Mongan, Bruce Yinnar South Brigade Captain, CFA

Mr Monti, Allan Chief Executive Officer in Support of the Board, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria

Ms Moore, Juliet Lay witness

Sergeant Moore, Sheree Sergeant, Victoria Police

Mr Morgan, Gary Chief Executive Officer, Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre

Ms Morland, Kathryn Coordinator of Statutory Planning, Latrobe City Council

Mr Morrow, Bruce Lay witness

Mr Mortimer, Geoffrey Lay witness

Dr Muller, Damon Criminologist and postdoctoral fellow, Australian Research Council, Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, ANU

Ms Munns, Serafina Facilitator and Fire Ready Presenter, Region 13, and member, Information Unit, Kangaroo Ground Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Murphy, Anthony Director of Operations and Chief Fire Officer, Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board

Mr Murphy, Gregory Kilmore Brigade Captain, CFA

Mr Murray, Brian Director, Nillumbik Ratepayers Association

Mr Mynard, Shane Operations Officer, Region 10, and Regional Duty Officer, Sale Regional Emergency Coordination Centre, CFA

Mr Nelthorpe, Denis Managing Solicitor, Footscray Community Legal Centre, and Insurance Project Manager, West Heidelberg Community Legal Service

Mr Newman, Peter Lay witness

Mr Nichols, Joseph Manager, Operations Research and Development, Operations Directorate, CFA, and Situation Unit Leader, iECC

Mr Nicholson, John Consultant and Director, Community Safety Services Pty Ltd

Ms Nixon, Christine Former Chief Commissioner, Victoria Police, and Chair, Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority

Mr Northey, Robert Linesman, SP AusNet

Captain Nowak, Paul Lay witness

Mr Nugent, David Director, Fire and Emergency Services, Woori Yallock, and Incident Controller, Pakenham Incident Control Centre, Parks Victoria

Ms Odgers, Jesse Lay witness

Professor Ogloff, James Director, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Monash University, and Principal Adviser, Service Development and Forensic Operations, Victorian lnstitute of Forensic Mental Health

Mr O’Halloran, David Lay witness

Detective Inspector O’Halloran, Paul Detective Inspector, Victoria Police

Mr Olorenshaw, Peter Lay witness

Mr O’Neill, John Lay witness

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Title Name Role

Mr Ong, Chong Networks Manager, SP AusNet

Mr Orr, Christopher National President, Fire Protection Association Australia and Chairman of the Fire Industry Board, Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

Mr O’Toole, David Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic, Ambulance Victoria, and Air Attack Supervisor, Traralgon Incident Control Centre, CFA

Chief Commissioner Overland, Simon Chief Commissioner, Victoria Police

Mr Owen, Michael Operations Officer and Incident Controller, Traralgon Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Owen, Trevor Operations Manager, Region 8, CFA

Mr Packham, David Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in Geography and Environmental Science, Monash University

Mr Parsons, Matt Manager, Development and Environmental Services, Murrindindi Shire Council

Mr Paterson, Gregory Operations Manager, Manager HR Operational Planning and State Duty Officer, CFA

Professor Paton, Douglas Chair, School of Psychology, University of Tasmania

Mr Patrick, Robert Forest and Fire Officer, Baw Baw District, DSE

Mr Pattas, Chris General Manager, Network Regulation South Branch, Australian Energy Regulator

Mr Patten, Brian Lay witness

Ms Paulet, Renee Lay witness

Mr Pearce, Tony Director General, Emergency Management Australia

Mr Peters, Matthew Business Manager, Utility Solutions, SP AusNet

Mr Petersen, Mark Linesman, SP AusNet

Mr Petreis, Chris Lay witness

Ms Pinfold, Debbieb Town Planner, Sutherland Shire Council, NSW

Mr Place, David Chief Executive, South Australian Fire and Emergency Service Commission

Mr Place, Raymond Mt Pondon Fire Spotter, CFA

Mr Place, Terrence Pomborneit Brigade Captain, CFA

Ms Poll, Melissa Emergency Response Manager, Telstra Corporation Limited

Mr Polvere, Ross Senior Asset Strategy Engineer, CitiPower, on behalf of Powercor

Ms Postlethwaite, Elaine Lay witness

Mr Powell, Ian Manager, Planning and Strategy, Technology Services, CFA

Major General Power, Brian Major General, Department of Defence

Mr Power, Vince Manager, Network Safety, Environment and Compliance, Powercor

Mr Pridgeon, Ross Central Area Roading Manager and Strategic Planner, Traralgon Incident Control Centre, and Wildfire Investigator, DSE

Ms Proctor, Helen Corporate Counsel, CFA

Professor Pyne, Stephen Regents Professor, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University

Mr Rees, Russell Chief Officer, CFA

Mr Rhodes, Alan Manager, Community Safety Research and Evaluation, CFA

Mr Rice, Peter Group Officer, Region 12, and Contingent Incident Controller, Alexandra Incident Control Centre, CFA


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Title Name Role

Mr Richings, Robert Eyewitness

Ms Robbins, Marisa Lay witness

Mr Roberts, Kevin Lay witness

Mr Rogasch, Peter Group Officer, Fortuna Fire Brigades Group, and Incident Controller, Adam Street Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Rogers, Ken Lay witness

Mr Rogers, Robin Director Operational Services (Assistant Commissioner), NSW Rural Fire Service

Mr Rosevear, Barry Risk Management Coordinator, Greater Dandenong Council

Professor Roush, Richard Dean, Melbourne School of Land and Environment, University of Melbourne

Sergeant Rowles, David Sergeant, Victoria Police

Mrs Ruhr, Vicki Lay witness

Mr Russell, Dale Operations Manager, Region 17, and Incident Controller, Horsham Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Ryan, Nicholas District Manager, Eastern Metropolitan District and Manager of the State Aircraft Unit DSE

Ms Savage-Kooroonya, Elizabeth

Witness at fire-related death hearing

Mrs Scherman, Jill Witness at fire-related death hearing

Ms Scott, Anna Lay witness

Mr Searle, Phil Mt Hickey Fire Tower Operator, DSE

Mr Seear, Simon Walhalla Brigade CFA

Ms Sewell, Linda Chief Executive Officer, HVP Plantations

Mr Shawyer, Chris Manager, Electrical Safety Supply, Energy Safe Victoria

Mr Sholl, Timothy Strath Tower Fire Operator, Melbourne Water

Ms Siddle, Samantha Lay witness

Mr Sigmund, Lou Group Officer, Morwell Group, CFA

Mr Slijepcevic, Alen Assistant Chief Officer, Capability, Fire and Emergency Management Group, Land and Fire Management, DSE

Mr Small, Allan Group Officer, Knox Fire Brigade Group, CFA

Mr Smith, Eric Eaglehawk Brigade Captain, CFA

Mr Smith, Ivan Lang Lang Brigade, and Incident Controller, Pakenham Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Sneeuwjagt, Richard State Manager, Fire Management Services Branch, Department of Environment and Conservation, WA

Mr Sorraghan, Ron Lay witness

Mr Speirs, Bill Senior Instructor (Wildfire), CFA, and Incident Controller, Heywood Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Spence, Robert Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Association of Victoria

Mr Spooner, Denis Lay witness

Mr Spring, Geoff Acting Chief Executive Officer, CFA

Ms Stayner, Samantha Acting Program Director, 774 ABC Melbourne

Mr Steer, John District Manager, Murrindindi (Land and Fire Services), and Situation Officer, Alexandra Incident Control Centre, DSE

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Title Name Role

Ms Stockdale, Maree Lay witness

Mr Streblow, Tim Deputy Chief, Sonoma – Lake Napa Unit, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Mr Strickland, Roger Fire Investigator and Senior Wildfire Instructor, CFA

Ms Sturzenegger, Lisa Director, Community Safety, CFA

Dr Sullivan, Andrew Leader, Bushfire Dynamics and Applications Team, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems

Mr Sutton, Michael Manager, Forest Resource Analysis and Modelling Section, Forest and Parks Division, DSE

Professor Sweeting, David Electrical Engineer, Sweeting Consulting Pty Ltd, and Visiting Professor, University of Wollongong

Mr Szepe, Philip Lay witness

Professor ‘t Hart, Paul Professor, Political Science Program, RSSS, ANU

Superintendent Taylor, Neville Superintendent, Victoria Police

Mr Thomas, Barry Fire Officer Grade 2, CFA

Mr Thomas, John Lay witness

Mr Thompson, Bruce Director, Spatial Information Infrastructure, DSE

Senior Constable Thompson, Ian Senior Constable, Victoria Police

Ms Thompson, Rachael Manager, Vegetation Management Project, and Acting Fire Planning Coordinator, CFA

Ms Toikka, Anja Lay witness

Dr Tolhurst, Kevina Senior Lecturer, Fire Ecology and Management, Department of Forest and Ecosystem Science, University of Melbourne

Dr Tooth, Richard Consulting Principal, LECG Limited

Mr Traw, Jon US Bushfire Building Standards Expert or Civil Engineer and Fire Protection Engineer

Mr Tucker, John Chief Executive Officer, Standards Australia

Mr Twitchett, William District Operations Manager, Murrindindi (Land and Fire Management), DSE

Dr Valent, Paul Psychiatrist and co-founder, Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

Mr van Dorsser, Rob Operations Officer, Fire Investigator, Region 22, CFA

Ms Venters, Kathryn Manager, Customer Services, DSE

Mr Verlaan, Rainier Lay witness

Mr Wainscott, Paul Lay witness

Mr Walker, Michael Commissioner of State Taxation, South Australia

Ms Wallace, Fiona Lay witness

Mr Waller, Ewan Chief Officer, Fire and Emergency Management, DSE

Deputy Commissioner Walshe, Kieran Deputy Commissioner, Victoria Police

Mr Walter, Doug Lay witness

Mrs Ward, Karen Lay witness

Mr Warrington, Steven Deputy Chief Officer, State Operations, CFA

Mr Wasley, Mike Lay witness

Mr Watson, Christopher Municipal Building Surveyor, Latrobe City Council

Mr Webb Ware, David Glenburn Brigade Captain, CFA


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Mr Weeks, Peter President and Station Manager, Upper Goulburn Community Radio Inc.

Mr Weir, Greg Lay witness

Mr Welch, Brian Executive Director, Master Builders Association of Victoria

Ms Whitford, Peta Lay witness

Mr Whittle, David Deputy Managing Director, KPMG Actuaries

Mr Whybro, Mark Assistant Commissioner, Director Specialised Operations, NSW Fire Brigades

Mr Wigginton, Gavin Lay witness

Mr Willans, Andrew Fire Observer and Mt Gordon Fire Tower Operator, DSE

Dr Williams, Jerrya Former Director, US Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Fire and Aviation Management, USA

Mr Williams, John Lay witness

Dr Williams, Mark Meteorologist, Bureau of Meteorology

Mr Williamson, Gregory Works Coordinator, Marysville, DSE

Mr Williamson, Kenneth Whittlesea Brigade Captain, CFA

Sergeant Wilson, Clinton Sergeant, Victoria Police

Mr Wilson, Greg Secretary, DSE

Mr Wiltshire, Peter Lay witness

Mr Wood, Craig Willung South Brigade Captain, CFA

Mr Woods, Glen Flowerdale Brigade Captain, CFA

Mr Woolcock, Geoff Managing Director, MBA Building Services Pty Ltd

Mr Wright, Edward Acting Group Manager, South Coast District, Ambulance Victoria, and Health Commander, Traralgon Incident Control Centre, CFA

Mr Wunderlich, Bart Lay witness

Mr Yates, Atholb Executive Director, Australian Security Research Centre

Mr Ying, Donald Operations Manager, Inspections, Utility Asset Management

Mrs Zealley, Pauline Lay witness

a. Member of land and fuel reduction expert panel.b. Member of planning expert panel.

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Commission personnel

Many people assisted the Commission during its period of operation. Numbers fluctuated according to changing levels of demand during different phases of the Commission’s work.

Table G.1 People who worked with the Commission

Family name First name Position

Allan Roanne Principal Analyst, Research

Arblaster Helen Graduate Lawyer

Arsala Heela Lawyer

Baldan Terry Legal Assistant

Bateman Zoe Lawyer

Batsas Michelle Graduate Lawyer

Beeston Dallas Accountant

Bellingham Sarah Paralegal

Bello Gino Technical Analyst

Bitcon Sarah Graduate Lawyer

Boggon May Kate Paralegal

Brear Elisa Analyst, Research

Brockington Jane Chief Executive Officer

Burns Virginia Graduate Lawyer

Callow Greg Project Manager, Information Management Systems

Carney Colleen Executive Assistant to the Commissioners

Carroll Jon Paralegal

Chawk Manelle Paralegal

Cheng Emily (Yi Lun) Paralegal

Choy Emma Project Officer

Chung Raina-Jane Paralegal

Cocks Stacey Community Consultation Officer

Cooper Kelly Legal Assistant

Cope Deborah Director, Research

Coté Kara Legal Assistant to Counsel Assisting

Craven Katerina Lawyer

Creamer Katherine Legal Assistant

Davidson Thomas Paralegal

Davie Claire Lawyer

De Abrew Rosy Paralegal

De La Pava Juan Court Operator

DeJong Jennifer Special Counsel

Donoghue Dr Stephen Counsel Assisting

Doyle SC Rachel Counsel Assisting

Duncan Kirsty Document Management Supervisor

Dutta Roshena Lawyer

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Ellis AM Stuart Consultant, Research

Emsden Ruth Lawyer

Fajerman Amanda Lawyer

Fixler David Graduate

Fogarty John Lawyer

Fogarty Quentin Communications & Media Manager

Fox Kaye Business Services Manager

Gates Jill Assistant Business Services Manager & HR Adviser

Gibb Nathan IT Support

Gill-Herdman Kate Lawyer

Giuffrida Cathy Executive Officer to CEO

Gostencnik Val Partner, Solicitors Instructing

Graham Anthony Research Assistant

Grant Rebecca Project Director, Information Management Systems

Hain Kylie Administration Supervisor

Harry Mio Paralegal

Hart Ruth Senior Associate

Hart Gail Interim Business Services Manager

Hay Ben Graduate Lawyer

Heffernan Christine Project Support

Hietbrink Katherine HR Adviser

Hogan Lindsay Paralegal

Hohen Gillian Senior Associate

Holmes Chris Paralegal

Houghton Kate Lawyer

Houseman Dahni Analyst, Research

Huntington Melissa IT Project Manager

Joyce David Research Assistant

Kamble Monica Paralegal

Kolyunski Lana Community Consultation & Engagement Manager

Konstantopoulos Helena Lawyer

Lan Matt Project Coordinator, Information Management Systems

Leask Nicholas Project Consultant

Liu Colette (Siew Chen) Team Supervisor, Information Management Systems

Liu Fran (Tze Foon) Paralegal

Lorman Doug Consultant, Research

Manton Sarah Administrative Officer

Marquet Daniel Partner, Solicitors Instructing

Martin Colleen Senior Associate

Martin Bronwyn Administrative Officer

Masterson Joel Senior Associate

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Matters Tracey Senior Communications Adviser & Project Officer

Maver Andrew Paralegal

McGauchie Fiona Senior Associate

McInerney Carmel Lawyer

McLeod AM Ron Commissioner

McNaughton Liam Project Officer

Metherall Eliza Lawyer

Minter Annabelle Graduate Lawyer

Moore Rebecca Senior Legal Assistant

Rennie Stephanie Graduate Lawyer

Munro Marianne Principal Analyst, Research

Murphy Alex Paralegal

Neal Clare Graduate Lawyer

Newhouse Claire Lawyer

Nichols Lisa Counsel Assisting

Owens David Consultant, Research

Parsons Clare Graduate Lawyer

Pascoe AM Susan Commissioner

Patching Tighe Project Officer

Peng Annie Registry Manager

Peng Kent Paralegal

Perera Shyamila Administration Officer

Phillips Kathryn Research Manager

Pollard Stuart IT Client Services Manager

Poloni Stefanie Lawyer

Poole Charlotte Graduate Lawyer

Prentice Clinton IT Support

Preston Rebecca Senior Associate

Pulham Robert Lawyer

Rawlyk Clementyne Graduate Lawyer

Rawnsley Narelle Consultant, Research

Reynolds Paul Security Consultant, Information Management Systems

Richards Melinda Counsel Assisting

Ritchie Kate Senior Analyst, Research

Rizzo Mimosa Graduate Lawyer

Robinson Susannah Senior Analyst, Research

Rostas Noemi Paralegal

Rozen Peter Counsel Assisting

Rush QC Jack Counsel Assisting

Ryan Tarryn Paralegal

Ryrie James Technical Support, Information Management Systems


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Schmidt Melanie Paralegal

Shaw Lawrence Paralegal

Slater Breanna Paralegal

Smithwick Rebecca Graduate Lawyer

Steen Brenton IT Support

Stevens Jenny Legal Assistant

Stevenson Simon IT Support

Sun Yian Network Engineer, Information Management Systems

Syme Rosemary Graduate Lawyer

Teague AO The Hon. Bernard Chairperson of the Commission

Thompson Tracey Paralegal

Tinney Annie Strategic Adviser and Executive Services Manager

Truong Alan Court Operator

Tuckey Karen Paralegal Manager

Tuffy Elise Paralegal Manager

U’Ren Rachel Manager, Records and Information

Vanderree Sue Legal Assistant

Walters Megan Lawyer

Wheatley Matthew Paralegal

White Anna Senior Associate

Whiting Janet Partner, Solicitors Instructing

Wills Sharon Executive Assistant

Winter Rhys IT Engineer, Information Management Systems

Wu Elaine Paralegal

Xian Jenny Executive Assistant to Counsel Assisting

Xu Linda Paralegal

Zaharijevski Carly Administration Officer

Zapata Andres Paralegal

Zitlzlaff Jenny Procurement Consultant

Zivak Sonja Paralegal

Note: Only those individuals who worked with the Commission for six weeks or more are listed.

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mAjor ConTrACTs

Table H.1 summarises those contracts for which total fees exceeded $50,000 in the period 16 February 2009 to 30 June 2010.

Table H.1 Major contracts, 16 February 2009 to 30 June 2010a

Name Amount ($)

Corrs Chambers Westgarth Lawyers 9,617,026

e.law Asia Pacific Pty Ltd (Information and records management) 5,103,347

Dimension Data Australia Pty Ltd (IT systems and support) 1,920,856

Brookfield Multiplex Services Pty Ltd (Office lease) 1,532,716

Schiavello (Vic) Pty Ltd (Accommodation and fitout) 1,495,321

Rutledge Engineering (Audio visual equipment and installation) 534,695

Montlaur Project Services (Building project management services) 370,481

Three's a Crowd Design Pty Ltd (Design & Layout) 302,266

Pirac Economics (Research services) 282,390

Landell Consulting (Procurement and probity) 212,073

RICOH Australia Pty Ltd (Photocopier supplies and maintenance) 183,091

G4S Custodial Services Pty Ltd (Security) 141,759

Get Started Pty Ltd (Website development) 114,578

Telstra Corporation Limited 111,316

Savvy Accounting Services 103,657

Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd (IT equipment) 101,262

Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre 95,000

Dixon Appointments Pty Ltd 92,223

MItchell and Partners Australia Pty Ltd (Community consultations media notifications) 91,694

Rocket Surgery (Community consultation filming) 88,223

Bullseye (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd (Website development) 83,826

Carfi Psychological & Rehabilitation Services 78,589

Comprehensive Editorial Services 65,904

LAN Resources (IT security) 60,500

Hays Specialist Recruitment (Australia) Pty Ltd 59,091

IPP Consulting Pty Ltd (ICT design and specification) 56,500

MIS Communications Australia (PABX installation and programming) 56,080

Spark & Cannon (Transcription services) 50,888

ITC Group (Vic) Pty Limited (Hearing room design) 50,290

Total 23,055,642

a. Does not include costs incurred during July and August 2010, during the final month of the Commission’s operation and the wind-down period.

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Appendix i

Interested parties in the Commission Secure gateway Secure areas (Commission personnel access)

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Security services

Static hostingMalware protectionClient session terminationClient authenticationReverse/forward proxy

Parties with leave to appear

Commission personnel with remote secure

access

General public

Internet

External trusted contractors

Bushfire victims

Media

F I R E W A L L

e-trial

Secure remote acccess

Data exchange to external trusted parties

Submission service

Web declassified reports

External web hosting

FIR

EW

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FLOOR 12 Commission offices

FLOOR 11 Hearing rooms

Floor 12 Secure zone

Secure entrance Surveillance camera

Secure working area Physical secure storage

Secure PC

Floor 11 Secure zone

Secure entrance Video surveillance

Secure PCNon secure user

Hearing room entry Hearing room

iT And seCuriTy infrAsTruCTure

Figure I.1 IT and security infrastructure

Non-secure raw internet

Null proxy

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Insecure areas (Non-Commission personnel access)Secure data storage and processing

FIR

EW

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Data Centre

Main centreGateways/servers/SANSecureArea network distribution

Gateway racks

Server racks

Floor 11 Distribution nodeVideo/audio streamingHearing room Network distribution

Gateway racks

Non-secure internet access

Secure internet user access

Declassified report general access

External party access

Secure remote access

Submission service

VLAN trunks

Surveillance camera

Security zone boundary

Floor 11 Insecure zone

Non-secure PC Open public space

Media Media centre

No insecure access

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