This report presents the findings of a policy stocktake that analysed whether the policies, plans and strategies for Australia’s disaster and emergency management, disaster response and recovery, counterterrorism and countering violent extremism efforts take into account the integrated issues of disaster response, disinformation and potential for extremist and malign actor exploitation of natural disasters.

This report investigates the role of trust between governments and communities, arguing that the reciprocal flow of trust is essential for effective policy and resilience to social harms. It identifies key behaviours and practices for building and maintaining trust, emphasising the need for effective consultation in genuine co-production of policies and programs.