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.

This policy insights paper highlights how better integration of local knowledge and participation can improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The research – focusing on three Local Government Areas in New South Wales – outlines how strengthening community engagement can lead to more coordinated and resilient disaster management across the state.

The report identifies a range of critical issues and gaps in the inclusion of people with disability in emergency and disaster management planning and response across federal, state and local levels of government. It makes 20 recommendations designed to ensure that emergency management systems are accessible, inclusive and responsive.

This performance audit of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework is undertaken to provide assurance to Parliament over processes to identify and disseminate lessons learnt, and on the readiness of government systems and processes to respond to future crises including pandemics, natural disasters, terrorism, and cyber incidents.

This report outlines the findings and recommendations from a year of investigation by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics into the collective failure of insurers to meet their obligations after the 2022 floods. This report details 86 recommendations to improve claims management, improve the transparency of reporting, lower premiums for households and improve...