After the flames - community reflections 2019-20

After the flames - community reflections 2019-20

Summary of activity
After the Flames is a document that aims to preserve experiences and stories from those who were impacted by Victoria’s most devastating bushfire season in more than a decade. The key observations are recorded alongside initiatives considered by the then BRV.
Publish year
2020
Organisation
Emergency Recovery Victoria
Risk topic
Bushfire and other fires
Major Incidents Report 2021-22

Major Incidents Report 2021-22

Summary of activity
The sixth report of a continuing series that provides an annual record of major national incidents that have been viewed as significant by the emergency management sector. It outlines 36 significant events that impacted Australia across 2021-22 and provides an overview of 9 of these incidents, selected based on factors including uniqueness, duration, impacts, resourcing demands, tiers of government involved, specialist equipment required and learnings.
Publish year
2022
Organisation
Australian Government
Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience
National Emergency Management Agency
Risk topic
All hazards
ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report 2021-22

ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report 2021-22

Summary of activity
A report that provides an overview of key cyber threats impacting Australia, how the ACSC is responding to the threat environment, and crucial advice for Australian individuals and organisations to protect themselves online. It identifies 7 key cyber security trends in the 2021–22 financial year.
Publish year
2022
Organisation
Australian Cyber Security Centre
Risk topic
Cyber security and ICT systems failure
Food production and supply in New South Wales

Food production and supply in New South Wales

Summary of activity
This NSW inquiry examined improving food security and equitable access to food, and reducing food waste and destruction. It is also examined technologies to bring food production into cities, and ways to preserve productive land and water resources, as well as how food production impacts the environment. The report includes observations on Victorian legislation and practices.
Publish year
2022
Organisation
Independent
Risk topic
Supply chain disruption
Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry Report

Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry Report

Summary of activity
The impacts of natural disasters on small and family businesses can be devastating, are difficult to predict, and may be overlooked in preparing disaster plans and in decisions around recovery assistance and support. The Inquiry looked at existing education and engagement practices with respect to promoting small business disaster resilience and made 16 recommendations to Australian Government on how these could be improved.
Publish year
2022
Organisation
Independent
Risk topic
All hazards
Antimicrobial resistance: the silent global pandemic

Antimicrobial resistance: the silent global pandemic

Summary of activity
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most serious global health threats of the 21st century, linking the interests, concerns and efforts of human, animal and environmental health. The report proposes solutions to position Australia as a global leader and support a coordinated, sustained, and unified health approach to addressing antimicrobial resistance and other health threats.
Publish year
2022
Organisation
Independent
Risk topic
Public health emergency
2021 report on the operation of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities

2021 report on the operation of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities

Summary of activity
A report that examines how the Charter was applied in 2021, it focuses on the impact of COVID-19 and issues that emerged in relation to additional measures the Victorian Government took to protect Victorians. It identifies 5 key lessons to ensure that human rights continue to be safeguarded in the pandemic recovery.
Publish year
2022
Organisation
Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Risk topic
Public health emergency
Lessons Learned by Community Recovery Committees of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires

Lessons Learned by Community Recovery Committees of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires

Summary of activity
A summary of the hard-won lessons from community leaders following the 2009 Victorian ‘Black Saturday’ bushfires. The report was prepared so other communities impacted by disaster might be supported or assisted in their recovery, and remains relevant today.
Publish year
2011
Organisation
Independent
Risk topic
Bushfire and other fires
Resilience in the Australian food supply chain

Resilience in the Australian food supply chain

Summary of activity
An examination of the extent of food supply chain resilience in the face of disruption—especially, how quickly it can regain capacity to distribute food to consumers in the event of a crisis or emergency. It identifies nine key areas for possible action or further investigation to strengthen food supply chain resilience.
Publish year
2021
Organisation
Australian Government
Risk topic
Supply chain disruption
Insurance Catastrophe Resilience Report 2021–22

Insurance Catastrophe Resilience Report 2021–22

Summary of activity
A report that examines insurer data and insights for the previous 12 months of extreme weather events and advocates for changes to lessen the impact of future events. Events examined include the Mansfield earthquake and Victoria's extreme weather and flooding.
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Independent
Risk topic
All hazards