Last week, leaders and experts in emergency management attended AFAC. It is Australasia's largest, most comprehensive conference and exhibition on emergency management. This year focused on embracing ...

The second National Higher Risk Weather Season (HRWS) Preparedness Summit took place over 18-19 September 2024. The event brought together more than 240 leaders from all levels of government and the ...

The National Emergency Management Stockpile (NEMS) is growing. We've recently added three large electricity generators, able to support a range of emergencies. In an emergency, places like hospitals, ...

Privacy Act 1988 Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) Australian Privacy Principles. The Australian Privacy Principles outline how we must handle, use and manage ...

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We run the Australian Government Disaster Response Plan. It shows how states and territories can get government help when disasters occur. We also create programs, services and policies to keep ...