4JObject and procedures relating to review

4J Object and procedures relating to review (1) The object of a review of the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district is to conduct a risk‑based assessment of the assignment of responsibility necessary for the provision of fire services by fire services agencies, in order to prevent, and protect against, loss of life and damage to property, infrastructure or the environment in Victoria, within— (a) the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district; and (b) the country area of Victoria. (2) In conducting a review of the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district, the Fire District Review Panel must have regard to any change in fire risk in the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district or the country area of Victoria. (3) In conducting a review of the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district, the Fire District Review Panel may— (a) inquire into and inform itself of any matters relevant to the review as the Panel thinks fit; and (b) consult with any person or body as the Panel thinks fit including, but not limited to, by seeking oral or written submissions. (4) In conducting a review of the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district, the Fire District Review Panel must— (a) consult with all relevant fire services agencies and any municipal district directly affected by the review; and (b) if the Fire District Review Panel considers that there is a change in fire risk— (i) determine by instrument that there is a change in fire risk; and (ii) take the steps set out in section 4K before completing the review. (5) A review of the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district requested by the Minister under section 4G(2)(a) must be completed within the period (if any) specified in the request. S. 4K inserted by No. 20/2019 s. 61.