Report into the West Footscray Industrial Fire (August 2018)

Report into the West Footscray Industrial Fire (August 2018)

Summary of activity
A review examining the broad consequences of the 30 August 2018 West Footscray industrial fire incident, and identification of improvements in collaborative response to similar incidents since. The report makes recommendations towards improvement of the emergency management arrangements.
Publish year
2020
Organisation
Inspector-General for Emergency Management
Risk topic
Hazardous material incident
ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report: July 2019 to June 2020

ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report: July 2019 to June 2020

Summary of activity
An identification of key cyber security threats targeting Australian systems and networks, and case study examples of malicious activity targeting Australian networks, between July 2019 and June 2020. It provides mitigation advice that all Australians and organisations can take to defend against these threats.
Publish year
2020
Organisation
Australian Cyber Security Centre
Risk topic
Cyber security and ICT systems failure
COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine Inquiry Final Report and Recommendations

COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine Inquiry Final Report and Recommendations

Summary of activity
An inquiry established due to the link between the second wave of COVID-19 cases and the outbreaks from the Hotel Quarantine Program. This final report finds that there were serious failings, in terms of provision of pandemic planning across the broader Victorian health sector and is to be read in conjunction with the interim report.
Publish year
2020
Organisation
Board of Inquiry into the COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine Program
Risk topic
Public health emergency
Inquiry into the 2019-20 Victorian Fire Season - Phase 1 Report

Inquiry into the 2019-20 Victorian Fire Season - Phase 1 Report

Summary of activity
An examination of community and sector preparedness for the 2019-20 fire season; and response to fires in large parts of Victoria's North East, Gippsland, and Alpine regions. The report includes 66 observations, 36 findings and 17 recommendations in identifying good practice and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Publish year
2020
Organisation
Inspector-General for Emergency Management
Risk topic
Bushfire and other fires