Independent Review of National Natural Disaster Governance Arrangements
Independent Review of National Natural Disaster Governance Arrangements
The Independent Review of National Natural Disaster Governance Arrangements (the Governance Review) was commissioned to better prepare governments for the demands of increasing disasters.
Purpose
The Governance Review examined how national natural disaster governance arrangements could more effectively serve disaster preparedness, response, recovery, resilience and long-term policy requirements.
The Governance Review was conducted in response to the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements Recommendations and was endorsed by the members of the National Emergency Management Ministers’ Meeting (NEMMM).
The Governance Review will ensure national governance arrangements are fit-for-purpose for the current and future state of natural disasters in Australia.
Independent Review Lead
Dr Robert Glasser, through the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), led the Review. Dr Glasser is the Head of the ASPI Climate and Security Policy Centre, an Honorary Professor at the Australian National University Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions and a climate change and disaster management expert.
The Independent Review Lead engaged with the Australian Government, state and territory governments, local governments, communities, private sector, academia and other key stakeholders to gather input.
NEMMM Governance Review Working Group
Members of the NEMMM nominated representatives from the Australian Government, state and territory governments and the Australian Local Government Association to provide advice and support to Dr Glasser as the Chair of the working group.
Timeline and Terms of Reference
The Governance Review was completed on 5 December 2023. The Final Report is being considered by the Australian Government for response in late 2024.
Read the Terms of Reference for the Review.
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