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.

The threat to housing in Australia from hazards such as bushfires, floods and cyclones is increasing, with replacement costs escalating. This report explores the housing policies that can improve community preparedness and responses to disasters. It presents several opportunities for policy development and practice change. Build back better approaches need to become the norm in...

Financial counselling is an identified key component of support needed to reduce risks and improve the resilience of communities experiencing natural hazards. This framework informs the financial counselling sector and the broader community on the role of financial counselling in disaster preparedness, response and recovery across Western Australia.

Housing is heavily impacted during disasters, so it's crucial that housing policy works closely with disaster risk reduction and response. This research looks at how housing policy and planning can better prepare for natural disasters, and enable recovery from them. It examines institutional arrangements, planning coordination and disaster management responses.

This report presents findings from a study on the ways that Community Legal Centres (CLCs) in New South Wales engage in disaster preparedness, the barriers they face, and the enablers that support effective engagement and preparedness. Through insights from legal professionals, the research highlights the challenges, opportunities, and systemic factors shaping disaster-related legal preparedness.