Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media

Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media

Assurance activity URL
https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22c… (External link)
Summary of activity
A report that states foreign interference is now Australia’s principal national security threat and risks significantly undermining our values, freedoms and way of life. The report makes 17 recommendations relating to social media platforms in Australia
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Parliament of Australia
Risk topic
Cyber security and ICT systems failure
Reducing the illegal disposal of asbestos

Reducing the illegal disposal of asbestos

Assurance activity URL
https://www.audit.vic.gov.au/report/reducing-illegal-disposal-asbestos (External link)
Summary of activity
An examination of whether DEECA, EPA, Parks Victoria, Sustainability Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria have effective measures in place to reduce the illegal disposal of asbestos. The report concluded that the measures in place to reduce illegal asbestos disposal are not coordinated across agencies, and consequently made 4 recommendations to EPA and 3 recommendations to WorkSafe.
Publish year
2023
Organisation
Victorian Auditor-General's Office
Risk topic
Hazardous material incident
National resilience for Australia - learning the lessons

National resilience for Australia - learning the lessons

Assurance activity URL
https://www.aspi.org.au/report/national-resilience-lessons-australian-policy-in… (External link)
Summary of activity
A report that highlights lessons drawn from international responses to crisis, it brings together the disciplines of disaster management, defence strategy and national security to examine what an integrated national approach to resilience looks like, and how national resilience thinking can help Australia build more effective and more efficient responses to crisis and change.
Publish year
2024
Organisation
Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Risk topic
All hazards
FSIP1 Action 17.6

FSIP1 Action 17.6

In Progress

To support dissemination and improved individual and community awareness of the impacts, disruptions and closures to the road network due to emergencies, DoT will seek funding to upgrade and modernise the VicTraffic App. This will enable integration with existing modern digital platforms to create centralised, up-to-date disruption information and journey planning; meet surge demand during emergencies; and support individuals and communities to make timely decisions about their safety, including those unfamiliar with road networks.

FSIP1 Action 17.5

FSIP1 Action 17.5

In Progress

Victoria will look to partner with the Commonwealth and target it’s $37.1 million package to strengthen telecommunications resilience in socially and geographically isolated communities in bushfire and disaster-prone areas. This could include investment in upgrading alternative power sources and improving NBN satellite services in rural and country fires services and designated evacuation areas.

FSIP1 Action 17.4

FSIP1 Action 17.4

In Progress

The Victorian Government will investigate options for disseminating critical information across a range of emergencies in multiple languages, building on lessons learned from both the bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic. Enhancements will improve translation capabilities (such as better pre-formed messaging and using more symbols where appropriate) and accessibility, including text-to-voice opportunities.

FSIP1 Action 17.3

FSIP1 Action 17.3

In Progress

Victoria will continue to take the lead in working with other states and territories to agree to, and seek national funding for, enhancements to the Emergency Alert platform. These enhancements will allow translation into languages other than English to better reach CALD communities.

FSIP1 Action 17.2

FSIP1 Action 17.2

Complete

Before the 2021–22 financial year, EMV - in collaboration with agencies - will review and update the Victorian Warning Protocol, Joint Standard Operating Procedure 4.01– Public Information and Warnings, and other guidelines and documentation, to incorporate the findings of the IGEM Inquiry.

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