MRC Report: Strengthening resilience

Managing national disasters after the 2019-20 bushfire season

Published: April 2020

Author: Menzies Research Centre

Introduction: Nick Cater

The risk of future exogenous shocks cannot be avoided. On the contrary; experience suggests there will be more, each one unexpected in form and timing. Yet the risk can be lowered though mitigation, adaptation and prudential measures to ensure we have the resources to deal with the next shock when it comes.