The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements will hold its first hearings from Monday 25 May to Friday 5 June 2020.
This initial round of hearings will focus on:
- The changing global climate and natural disaster risks.
- The impact of the 2019-20 bushfires on communities, and the built and natural environments.
- Responsibilities of the Commonwealth in relation to natural disaster arrangements.
Daily themes and the witness list will be published on the Commission's website in advance of hearings.
Transcripts and evidence will be published each day, after proceedings are adjourned.
To comply with current COVID-19 health measures, hearings will be conducted as electronic hearings with proceedings live streamed via the Commission's website.
Hearings will commence from 10:00am daily.
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