Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Paterson for his question, and yes I can. On Wednesday of last week, former CFA chief executive officer Lucinda Nolan gave evidence at a Victorian parliamentary inquiry. She said of the deal between the Victorian government and the United Firefighters Union, the following:

It is destructive and divisive. I could not stay and oversee the destruction of the CFA.

She then went on to say:

I think this has the potential to negatively impact the organisation, community safety, our volunteers, and our volunteer contribution.

I was given a clear alternative—sign the EBA or leave the organisation. Obviously I chose the latter.