A review examining the significant storm and subsequent fire activity that occured across the Hume region of Victoria and its impact on the communities of Goorambat, Goomalibee and Stewarton.

An assessment of the accountability of emergency service organisations and the relevant portfolio departments for response time performance. The audit found that there were multiple problems with emergency response time measures, targets and data that prevent Parliament and the public from holding agencies fully to account.

An inquiry into natural disaster funding arrangements found they are inefficient and unsustainable, and recommended systemic changes to recovery and mitigation funding – specifically that the Australian Government increase its contribution to mitigation funding and reduce its contribution to recovery funding.

A progress update following the initial compliance report to Government in October 2014 on the implementation status of agreed actions and recommendations arising from three 2013-14 fire season reports.

The first progress report on the implementation of the recommendations from the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, following the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Implementation Monitor’s 2014 final report. This report found that actions relating to a Powerline Bushfire Safety Program (PBSP) reduced the likelihood that Victoria’s electricity distribution system will be the cause of a catastrophic bushfire in the future.

A review outlining the costs and benefits of collaborative approaches to emergency management from the perspective of Local Governments.

A report comprised of two parts:
- Part 1 provided a general overview of the weather and operational activity across 2014–15, as well as a series of case studies designed to identify and share lessons.
- Part 2 provided insights and suggested treatments based on themes identified across 2014–15 to inform continuous improvement.

A evaluation of the MERP, this report made four recommendations, two of which related to continued funding and better allocation of funding among councils. The other two recommendations sought to ensure the MERP had clearly defined objectives and intended outcomes and for LGV to continue improving its communication with councils.

A review examining the appropriateness of a fixed hectare-based target for planned burning versus a risk reduction target. The review found that a risk reduction target would better encourage shared responsibility for the management of bushfire risk, integrate planning and investment, and provide a more adaptable approach for fuel management.

A consolidated annual report by Hazelwood Coal Mine Fire Implementation Monitor and IGEM on government’s progress with implementation of recommendations and affirmations in the 2014 Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry Report – Implementation and Monitoring Plan. The report found positive progress by the state and ENGIE.