CHAPTER 16
Emergency management in Australia: concepts and characteristics
Introduction
This chapter presents an overview of some of the key concepts and characteristics of Australian emergency planning and management. It does not attempt a comprehensive analysis or critical review. It aims to sketch out important elements. To do this it draws on some academic research, results of a recent workshop, government publications, and material of an anecdotal nature from volunteer members of emergency services.
Background
The physical threat
The most common natural hazard agents in Australia are floods, cyclones (hurricanes), severe storms, bushfires, drought, the various forms of land degradation, and earthquakes. The country also is ...
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