Any CFA members past or present or any persons who believe that they may have relevant information about Fiskville are encouraged to contact the Independent Investigator. Visit the website set up by the Independent Investigator www.fiskvilleinvestigation.com.au or phone (03) 5420 9260 between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
A Fiskville Q&A page has been set up by the Fiskville Project Team, you can read it here.
For additional support information, you can click here.
Wednesday 25 January, Fiskville update #6, CEO Mick Bourke
"Given recent reports about the historical live fire fighting training activities at Fiskville, some members and their families may have concerns about the current safety of the Fiskville site. We can assure you that the ground is safe for all staff, trainees and visitors - this has been confirmed by two independent hygiene reports." Read more >>
Thursday 19 January, ABC Ballarat interviews independent investigator Rob Joy, audio below.
Monday 16 January, Fiskville update #5, CEO Mick Bourke
"A number of CFA members, past and present, and their families have contacted CFA to register their interest in receiving regular updates and to volunteer information which they believe will be useful to the independent investigator Professor Rob Joy.
Now the Independent Investigator is up and running, we urge members with information useful to the inquiry to contact Professor Joy's team directly on (03) 5420 9260 between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday or email info@fiskvilleinvestigation.com.au." Read more >>
Thursday 22 December, Fiskville update #4, CEO Mick Bourke
"The Fiskville investigation is well underway with the independent Chair - former deputy Chairman of Environmental Protection Authority Robert Joy - inspecting the facility this week.
The independent investigation is due to report back by the end of March 2012, after which it will be made public.
We ask for patience while this work is being done." Read more >>
Wednesday 14 December, CFA Fiskville investigation #3, CEO Mick Bourke
"Today we've released the Terms of Reference for the Independent Investigation Into The CFA Facility At Fiskville (1971-1999).
We also announced a new ‘Investigation and Information' hot line (1800 628 616) for people with concerns to call between 8:30am and 8:30pm. Callers will by able to access assistance directly, or be referred on for further advice." Read more >>
Wednesday 14 December, Fiskville investigation Terms of Reference, Fiskville Project Team
Terms of Reference for the Independent Investigation Into The CFA Facility At Fiskville (1971-1999) have been published on CFA Connect. Read more >>
Monday 12 December, Reports of Fiskville links with cancers, Chief Officer Euan Ferguson
"All of us, CFA members past and present and our families, have been shocked and saddened by reports in the Herald Sun last week that link past practices at Fiskville to various forms of cancer. Our foremost thoughts are with those CFA members who are or have been a victim of cancer and to the families of CFA members have been cancer victims. For many of us at CFA, Fiskville has been a big part of our lives. We've lived there, worked there, trained there, met there, celebrated there and we've mourned there. Many CFA members have raised their families there. Fiskville is, and has been for so many years, an integral part of the origins, history and culture of the CFA. Fiskville is close to all of our hearts." Read more >>
Thursday 8 December, Fiskville Herald Sun article by CEO, CEO Mick Bourke
"We have no evidence to suggest any risk to those who visit or work at Fiskville today. This was confirmed by an initial review by a hygienist this week. This is important information that can provide confidence to CFA members. WorkSafe has also done an inspection of the site this week and we will continue to work with them. We are also working with the EPA." Read more >>
Wednesday 7 December, Fiskville update#2, CEO Mick Bourke
"In this latest update I can advise you that former deputy chairman of the EPA Rob Joy has accepted a role to chair the Fiskville investigation.
With 25 years' experience in environment protection and resource management, his credentials are exemplary.
These issues are complex and we expect the investigation will take some time." Read more >>
Tuesday 6 December, Fiskville update #1, CEO Mick Bourke
“As many CFA members would be aware, the Herald Sun ran a series of articles this morning making a number of very serious allegations linking CFA's Training College at Fiskville to cancers in CFA members and their families. These allegations date back to the 1970s and 80s.” Read more >>
Tuesday 6 December, Herald Sun raises Fiskville concern, CFA Media
“The Herald Sun ran articles and an editorial this morning that make a number of very serious allegations linking alleged practices at CFA’s Training College at Fiskville to cancers in CFA members and their families.” Read more >>
Tuesday 6 December, Today’s Herald Sun article, Chief Officer Euan Ferguson
“This morning's Herald Sun contains an article by Ruth Lamperd that makes a number of very serious allegations linking CFA's Training College at Fiskville to cancers in CFA members and their families.
These are very serious claims. The first time that we became aware of this report was yesterday when we were asked for comment by the Herald Sun." Read more >>
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