Responding to a disaster can put significant financial pressure on a state or territory government. To help, the Government provides funding to assist with relief and recovery costs.

We manage Australia’s disaster and emergency management efforts by providing informed oversight and guidance.

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Access resources that can help you and your community once the danger of a disaster has passed.

Access resources that can help you and your community once the danger of a disaster has passed.