Reports and publications

About us
About us
- About the Inspector-General for Emergency Management
  About the Inspector-General for Emergency Management
  
  The Inspector-General is an independent statutory role providing assurance to government and the community in respect of emergency management arrangements in Victoria and fostering their continuous improvement.
- Profile
  Profile
  
  Supporting Victoria’s emergency management sector to learn, improve, and deliver positive community outcomes
- Structure
  Structure
  
  The Inspector-General is supported by an office provided by Department of Justice and Community Safety.
- Contact us
  Contact us
  
  How to contact the Inspector-General for Emergency Management
- Social media
  Social media
  
  Information about how we use social media
- Who we work with
  Who we work with
  
  IGEM connects with a range of agencies, departments and sector-related bodies with a variety of roles in emergency management
Our work
Our work
- Assurance Framework for Emergency Management
  Assurance Framework for Emergency Management
  
  The Framework supports continuous improvement and promotes a coordinated sector-wide approach to assurance
- Evaluation and review
  Evaluation and review
  
  IGEM plays a key role in ensuring that all evaluations and reviews undertaken facilitate the ongoing improvement of emergency management arrangements and support the achievement of desired community outcomes.
- Monitoring
  Monitoring
  
  Regular monitoring and reporting on progress with implementing desired changes is a key part of the IGEM's assurance role.
- How we work
  How we work
  
  IGEM takes a collaborative, evidence-based and community-focused approach to its work.
Publications
Publications
- Publications
  Publications
  
  Publications about IGEM and its work
- Media releases
  Media releases
  
  Media releases
Fire season inquiry
Fire season inquiry
- Terms of Reference
  Terms of Reference
  
  Matters for consideration by the Inquiry
- Timing of the Inquiry
  Timing of the Inquiry
  
  The Inquiry has been conducted over two phases spanning 18 months
- Inquiry updates
  Inquiry updates
  
  Community updates on the Inquiry's progress
- Community participation
  Community participation
  
  How views and experiences were shared with the Inquiry
- Inquiry reports
  Inquiry reports
  
  Publications produced by the Fire Season Inquiry
- Monitoring implementation of recommendations and actions
  Monitoring implementation of recommendations and actions
  
  Monitoring and reporting on agreed changes from the Inquiry
Assurance in Emergency Management
Assurance in Emergency Management
- All hazards
  All hazards
  
  Risks spanning across multiple hazard types and across the emergency management system.
- Biosecurity
  Biosecurity
  
  Exotic animal and plant disease outbreaks and pest incursions can have significant economic, community and environmental impacts.
- Bushfire and other fires
  Bushfire and other fires
  
  Bushfire and other fires have potential consequences including loss of life and property, and damage to infrastructure and environment.
- Climate change
  Climate change
  
  Risks include more days of extreme heat, harsher fire weather, less rainfall and rising sea levels.
- Communications disruption
  Communications disruption
  
  Communications services are crucial in keeping communities safe, connected and informed before, during and after emergencies.
- Cyber security and ICT systems failure
  Cyber security and ICT systems failure
  
  Risks relating to the confidentiality, availability, integrity of information and data and disruption of services.
- Energy supply disruption
  Energy supply disruption
  
  Reliable energy supplies are critical to many social and economic activities.
- Flood
  Flood
  
  Major flood events have occurred in Victoria every 10 to 20 years, with much of the increasing risk created by human settlement.
- Hazardous material incident
  Hazardous material incident
  
  Potential risks relate to many places where Victoria’s hazardous materials are manufactured, stored, transported, used and disposed.
- Heatwave
  Heatwave
  
  Heatwaves are considered to be the ‘silent killer’ of extreme weather events and are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Australia.
- Public health emergency
  Public health emergency
  
  Risks may relate to the delivery of public health services, with impacts on community health and wellbeing and potential for loss of life.
- Supply chain disruption
  Supply chain disruption
  
  Geopolitical, environmental, economic, societal and infrastructure-related shocks can expose supply chains to wide ranging consequences.
- Terrorism and extremism
  Terrorism and extremism
  
  Attacks carried out by individuals or non-state groups with ideological, political or religious goals can result in loss of life, severe injury and/or material damage.
- Water supply disruption
  Water supply disruption
  
  Risks include collection, storage, treatment, delivery, availability and allocation of water for consumption and environmental, recreation and cultural uses.
- Workforce and resourcing
  Workforce and resourcing
  
  Risks may relate to human resource supply and skills to support emergency management operations.

Publications about IGEM and its work

Publish date	Title	Summary	Publication type
13/10/2014	2013-14 Fire Season Compliance Report	The 2013-14 fire season in Victoria was one of significance, challenging both emergency management organisations and communities.	Monitoring report
23/08/2016	2013-14 Fire Season Compliance Report - 2015 Progress Update	On 4 August 2014, the Victorian Government requested the Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) to investigate and report on the progress and implementation of identified actions from three 2013–14 fire season reports.	Monitoring report
23/09/2016	2013–14 Fire Season Compliance Report - 2016 Final Progress Update	On 4 August 2014, the Victorian Government requested the Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) to investigate and report on the progress and implementation of identified actions from three 2013–14 fire season reports.	Monitoring report
31/07/2019	2018-19 Annual Assurance Summary	The Annual Assurance Summary provides a high-level picture of emergency management sector performance, risks and progress against Victoria's reform agenda.	Monitoring report
10/07/2020	2019-20 Snapshot	A selection of assurance activities highlighting IGEM's work over a 12 month period	Corporate / strategic publication
18/11/2021	2020–2021 Snapshot	Highlights of our key activities from the past 18 months ranging from significant reviews and monitoring responsibilities, to the challenges presented with the ongoing pandemic	Corporate / strategic publication
08/08/2022	2021–2022 Snapshot \| Year in review	Selected highlights of IGEM's activities	Corporate / strategic publication
16/08/2016	Annual Assurance Summary 2015-16	The Annual Assurance Summary highlights Victorian emergency management incidents of note and significant assurance activities undertaken during 2015–16 to provide a high-level picture of sector performance, risks and progress against Victoria's emergency management reform agenda.	Monitoring report
25/01/2018	Annual Assurance Summary 2016-17	The Annual Assurance Summary provides a high-level picture of emergency management sector performance, risks and progress against Victoria's reform agenda	Monitoring report
31/07/2018	Annual Assurance Summary 2017-18	The Annual Assurance Summary provides a high-level picture of emergency management sector performance, risks and progress against Victoria's reform agenda through 2017-18.	Monitoring report

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