Individuals and organisations are encouraged to make a submission about the 2019-20 bushfire season to the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements by Tuesday 28 April 2020.
Commissioner, Dr Annabelle Bennett, said that drawing on what many Australians experienced during the recent bushfires would assist the Commission with its work.
“If you have been thinking about making a submission, now is the time.”
Also known as the ‘Bushfires Royal Commission’, the Commission is accepting public submissions on Australia’s preparedness for, response to, and recovery from natural disasters.
Commissioners are acutely aware many people remain displaced as a result of the bushfires.
“We know that many people are still living in temporary accommodation with limited or no internet access.
“That’s why, from the very beginning, we have given people the option to provide submissions over the phone, in the post, or via the Commission’s website.”
Commissioners remain committed to providing advice to government ahead of the 2020-21 bushfire season and are actively exploring ways to continue to engage with fire affected communities.
“I encourage people to have their say, and make a submission.”
Submissions can be made by:
