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Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 7: Disaster laws and policies that leave no one behind (33IC/19/R7) – Australia

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  1. Has your State/National Society/Institution incorporated the commitments contained in this resolution into the relevant strategic or operational plans?

    Yes

    The commitments are incorporated into:
    Policy
    Operational plan

    At the National level

    Explanation:

    Between 2019–2023, the Australian Government implemented the National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework (NDRRF) to strengthen disaster risk reduction (DRR) across Australia. NDRRF implementation is guided by national action plans, the first of which was endorsed in May 2020. The Second National Action Plan was endorsed by Australian emergency management ministers in August 2023.

    During 2019–2023, the Australian Government has also continually updated the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework (AGCMF), the all-hazards framework for preparing, responding to and recovering from disasters and crises in Australia. Additionally, in December 2020 it reviewed and updated the Australian Government Disaster Response Plan (COMDISPLAN).

  2. Has your State/National Society/Institution been working with other partners to implement the commitments contained in this resolution?

    Yes

    Partner with:
    Government and/or public authorities
    Humanitarian and development partners (e.g. UN, NGOs etc.)

    Examples of cooperation:

    The Second National Action Plan was informed by broad stakeholder consultation throughout 2022 and 2023. This included the release of a discussion paper which attracted 61 submissions from diverse stakeholders including state/territory and local governments, the Australian Red Cross, non-government organisations and academia.

  3. Have you encountered any challenges in implementing the commitments contained in this resolution?

    No

  4. Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the work and direction of your State/National Society/Institution?

    Yes

    Type of Impact:
    Cooperation between Government/public authorities and National Society has been strengthened
    Increase in mobilization of resources

    Details about the impact:

    In general, the commitments have enhanced resilience through preparation, reduced risks through training and exercises, and facilitated clarity in communication and coordination.

  5. Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the communities that your State/National Society/Institution serves?

    Yes

    Description of the impact:

    Coordination and preparation have resulted in positive impacts on affected communities. A direct impact example is the Australian Government’s deployment of its National Emergency Management Stockpile in response to a large tropical storm in January 2024 (cyclone).

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