Prior to this national role, Brendan spent 10 years with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority where he led recovery operations and state-wide reconstruction and recovery efforts for all significant ...

As we head into Autumn 2026, the higher risk weather season (HRWS) is still active. The latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook, released by the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council ...

NEMA Coordinator-General, Brendan Moon: Thanks very much Minister. Each event since the Black Summer bush fires of 2019, and there have been over 200 of them, have reminded us of the importance of the ...

The Australian Government defines fraud as ‘dishonestly obtaining a benefit, or causing a loss, by deception or other means’. Corruption is any conduct that impacts: The honest or impartial exercise ...

The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is a one off, non-means tested lump sum. It offers a payment of $1,000 for eligible adults and $400 for eligible children who’ve been ...

Joel Dry: Parts of Victoria, NSW and South Australia are set to swelter through the worst heatwave since the Black Summer bushfires. Meanwhile, residents in far North Queensland are preparing for a ...

Today we celebrate the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). Each year, the United Nations announces a theme for the day, guiding global efforts to remove physical, technological, and ...

As floods become more frequent, longer lasting and more severe, communities across Australia are searching for smarter, more sustainable ways to manage risk and build resilience. A team of researchers ...

Today marks International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), a significant occasion that reflects on the importance of creating safer and more resilient communities. First established by the ...

In early 2022, severe weather and flooding caused catastrophic impacts across the North Coast region of New South Wales. Impacts included: 3,300 people in formal emergency accommodation 4,000 ...

Last week marked the third annual National Preparedness Summit, where leaders from all levels of government, industry and the not-for-profit sector came together to strengthen Australia’s readiness ...

Recently, Australia sent several emergency management experts from Australia to California to exchange lessons following the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The 9-day visit focused on: sharing ...