Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding

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Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding

Overview

The Australian Government commissioned the Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding (also known as the Colvin Review) to improve disaster funding arrangements.

The review was led by Andrew Colvin AO APM. He was supported by a team from Deloitte.

The review examined how the Australian Government spends money on disasters so that we:

reduce risks
are ready for disasters
better respond when they happen
help people recover
make communities stronger

It also examined state, territory and local government roles and responsibilities.

Final Report

On 25 October, the Australian Government released the final report of the Colvin Review (PDF 31.17MB), and appendices (PDF 6.06MB).

An accessible version of the report (PDF 2.29MB) and appendices (PDF 8.77MB) is also available.

The report is based on research, data and extensive stakeholder engagement, including over 190 public submissions. The public submissions are available to view here.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Colvin Review.

Next Steps

The Australian Government will engage broadly and consider the recommendations from the Colvin Review before providing a Government response.

Updates will be posted on the NEMA website.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Public Feedback to the Review

NEMA welcomes public feedback to the Colvin Review. If you would like to provide comments on the Review please submit them using the below form.

Independent Reviews Public Response Form

Which review are you submitting a response to?

Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding (Colvin Review)?

Independent Review of National Natural Disaster Governance Arrangements (Glasser Review)?

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1. Would you like to comment on a specific theme in the Colvin Review?

Theme 1: Commonwealth role and coordination

Theme 2: National Natural Disaster Outcomes Policy

Theme 3: An evidence-informed, risk-based approach

Theme 4: Program reforms

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Last updated 14 November 2024