The incidence and severity of bushfires across Australia
13 August 2010
© Commonwealth of Australia 2010
ISBN 978-1-74229-349-3
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| Membership of committee |
(PDF 23KB) |
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| List of the committee's recommendations |
(PDF 7KB) |
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| Chapter 1- Introduction |
(PDF 144KB) |
Conduct of the inquiry
Scope and structure of the inquiry
Fire in the Australian landscape
Bushfire management in Australia
State and territory government responsibilities
Local government responsibilities
Commonwealth responsibilities
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| Chapter 2 – Previous bushfire inquiries |
(PDF 53KB) |
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| Chapter 3 – Bushfire mitigation |
(PDF 327KB) |
Introduction
Fire prevention
Fuel reduction
Additional risk management approaches
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| Chapter 4 – Co-ordinating fire suppression |
(PDF 52KB) |
Introduction
Co-operation across responsible agencies
Local control during bushfires
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| Chapter 5 - Resources for bushfire management |
(PDF 147KB) |
Introduction
Resource priorities
Personnel
Information
Fire suppression infrastructure
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| APPENDIX 1 |
(PDF 45KB) |
| Submissions Received |
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| APPENDIX 2 |
(PDF 14KB) |
Public Hearings and Witnesses
Friday, 12 March 2010, Canberra
Thursday, 25 March 2010, Melbourne
Thursday, 29 April 2010, Perth
Friday, 14 May 2010, Canberra
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| APPENDIX 3 |
(PDF 31KB) |
| Responses to questions taken on notice |
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| APPENDIX 4 |
(PDF 18KB) |
Additional Information Received
Tabled Documents
12 March 2010, Canberra ACT
25 March 2010, Melbourne VIC
29 April 2010, Perth WA
14 May 2010, Canberra ACT
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| APPENDIX 5 |
(PDF 267KB) |
| Previous inquiry recommendations and actions |
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Select Committee on Agricultural and Related Industries
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia