Reference
Conduct of the inquiry
Terminology
Context
Purpose and overview of the bill
Structure of the report
Compatibility with human rights
Scrutiny of Bills Committee
Financial Impact Statement
Acknowledgement
Notes on references

Introduction
Key players in the Victorian firefighting dispute
The Country Fire Authority Act 1958 (Vic)
Timeline of the firefighting dispute in Victoria
Agencies responsible for delivering firefighting services across Australia

Introduction
Adverse impact of the EBA on volunteers and CFA culture
Adverse impact of the EBA on emergency management legislation
Power of veto—consultation and agreement requirements
Content of the proposed EBA
Limitations on the role of volunteers imposed by the EBA
Cost of the proposed EBA
Potential inconsistency of the EBA with Equal Opportunities legislation
Relationship of volunteers to their local communities
Scope of the bill
Entitlement for volunteer bodies to make submissions
Constitutionality of the bill
Overall committee view

Executive Summary
Introduction
Political interference
Productive relationships between career and volunteer firefighters at integrated stations
EBA negotiation process
CFA consultation with volunteers
The EBA and the CFA Act
Uncertain scope of the bill
Entitlement for volunteers to make submissions to the Fair Work Commission
Constitutionality of the bill
Retrospectivity of the application of the bill
Conclusion