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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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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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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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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
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RegistryCommissioner
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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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Family name First name Position
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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Family name First name Position
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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Family name First name Position
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)
FIR
EW
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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
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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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