National Emergency Management Ministers' Meeting
The National Emergency Management Ministers’ Meeting (NEMMM) brings together emergency management portfolio ministers. The ministerial council includes all jurisdictions. It also includes the President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA). Together they drive national cooperation and consistency. Creating a consistent approach to managing emergencies. They focus on long-lasting strategic issues in emergency, disaster management and resilience. NEMMM reports to National Cabinet each year.
The NEMMM looks at emerging issues. Particularly those requiring cross-border collaboration. They work on setting policy and standards. This can include cross-portfolio issues, such as:
- Building
- Planning
- Land management
- Infrastructure
- Communications
- Data and digital
- Health
- Science
- Research
- Environment
- Education