Could Australia be better prepared? (2019 Fires)

….. the aim was to come up with a national, multifaceted plan to look at fuel management, firefighting capabilities including aircraft, building standards, how communities are planned, refuges, emergency warnings and how to use military assets in a less ad hoc manner.

They would look at issues such as how farmers manage land, their burning practices and how they can keep stock and equipment safe.

“There’s just so much to be done and there’s just no leadership coming from Canberra to even think about it,” Mr Mullins said. (news.com.au 17/12/2019)