Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements

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The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements presented its report to the Governor-General on 28 October 2020. The report was tabled in Parliament on 30 October 2020.

The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements presented its report to the Governor-General on 28 October 2020. This marks the completion of the Royal Commission’s inquiry.

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The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements Report

The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements has concluded.

Commission Chair, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin AC (Retd) presented the Royal Commission’s report to the Governor‑General on Wednesday, 28 October 2020.

The report was tabled in Parliament on Friday, 30 October, 2020.

The Royal Commission was formally established on 20 February 2020 when the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) issued Letters Patent formally appointing the Royal Commission and outlining the terms of reference for its inquiry.

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2019-20 Bushfire History Project

The 2019-20 Bushfire History Project was an initiative of the Royal Commission into the National Natural Disaster Arrangements. It provided an opportunity for people to record their personal experience and share photos and videos taken during the 2019-20 bushfires or the ongoing recovery. The material received by the Royal Commission will form part of the official records of the Royal Commission.

The Royal Commission is pleased to publish a selection of photographs from the 2019-20 Bushfire History Project.

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Hearings

The Commission held hearings to gather evidence about coordination, preparedness for, response to and recovery from disasters, improving resilience and adapting to changing climatic conditions and mitigating the impact of natural disasters.

Submissions

Individuals, organisations, community groups and the broader community were invited to make submissions on the 2019-20 bushfire season.

Publications

The Royal Commission published its final report, interim observations and a series of draft propositions as well as a number of background and issues papers.

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Terms of reference

The terms of reference outline the scope of an inquiry and the issues the National Natural Disaster Arrangements Royal Commission considered in response to the extreme bushfire season of 2019-20.

Frequently asked questions

FAQs about the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, have your questions answered on the submissions process, community forums, hearings, accessibility, making a complaint and more.

Contact

The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements has completed its inquiry.
If you have questions about this Royal Commission you can contact royalcommissionenquiries@ag.gov.au.

Announcement

Find out how the Royal Commission addressed the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.

The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.