Issues papers
Issues Paper 4 – Firefighting and Emergency Services Personnel and Equipment
Thousands of firefighters and emergency service providers worked tirelessly over the 2019‑20 bushfire season, showing great dedication, professionalism and h
Issues Paper 3 – Local Governments and Natural Disasters
Local governments play a central role in preparing for, responding to and recovering from natural disasters.
Issues Paper 2 – Health Arrangements in Natural Disasters
Prepared by
The Office of the Royal Commission
This paper provides an overview of Australia's health care arrangements and discusses the role of primary care providers, the health effects of bushfire smoke, and whether there is a need for greater research into any particular health effects of natural disasters.
Issues Paper 1 – Constitutional Framework for the Declaration of a State of National Emergency
Prepared by
The Office of the Royal Commission
This Issues Paper explores legal and constitutional questions surrounding the concept of a declaration of a 'state of national emergency' by the Commonwealth of Australia, and how this might operate and interact with existing state and territory emergency management frameworks.