Fire and Other Emergencies

2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission

Government response to the Royal Commission Interim Report

On Monday 31 August, the government released its response to the recommendations of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report.

Please see the Premier's media release, as well as the response to each recommendation in the document below. The government will provide a full implementation plan to the Royal Commission by 30 September, as requested by the Commission.

Response to Royal Commission (PDF - 76 KB)


Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report

The Victorian Bushfires Royal Commissioners, the Hon. Bernard Teague AO, Ron McLeod AM and Susan Pascoe AM, presented their Interim Report to the Victorian Lieutenant Governor on 17 August 2009.

A copy of the report can be viewed or downloaded below or visit the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission website.

Foreword (PDF - 696 KB) Introduction (PDF - 859 KB) Executive Summary (PDF - 1.3 MB) Chapter 1 - The February 2009 fires (PDF - 4.2 MB) Chapter 2 - Engaging communities (PDF - 848 KB) Chapter 3 - Submissions (PDF - 730 KB) Chapter 4 - Warnings (PDF - 817 KB) Chapter 5 - Information (PDF - 777 KB) Chapter 6 - Relocation (PDF - 759 KB) Chapter 7 - Stay or go (PDF - 825 KB) Chapter 8 - Risk and refuge (PDF - 328 KB) Chapter 9 - Incident management: A case study (PDF - 807 KB) Chapter 10 - Emergency management (PDF - 893 KB) Chapter 11 - Commonwealth response (PDF - 272 KB) Chapter 12 - Emergency calls (PDF - 1.2 MB) Chapter 13 - Next steps (PDF - 862 KB) Endnotes (PDF - 338 KB) Appendix 1 - Parties given leave to appear (PDF - 793 KB) Appendix 2 - Hearing days and witnesses (PDF - 801 KB) Further material (PDF - 210 KB)

State of Victoria's submissions for the interim report of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission

The State of Victoria's Submission for the Interim Report of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission was filed on 1st July 2009.

State of Victoria's submission for the interim report of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission (PDF - 157 KB)

On 6 July the Commission directed the State to provide further material on proposals in the State's submission. This further material is provided in response to the Commission's direction. It is made up of further detail on the Township Protection Plans and Neighbourhood Safer Places programs referred to in the State's submission.

State of Victoria's submission for the interim report of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission - Further material (PDF - 210 KB)


Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report No. 2

The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report No. 2 – Priorities for Building in Bushfire-Prone Areas was provided to the government by the commission on Tuesday 24 November 2009. In accordance with legislation, the report was then tabled in Parliament. Download a copy of the report below. To view the report in an interactive html format online visit www.royalcommission.vic.gov.au Limited numbers of the report are also available from Information Victoria by phoning 1300 366 356 or bookshop@DIIRD.vic.gov.au and Community Hubs in bushfire affected areas. For information surrounding private bushfire shelter building regulations go to The Building Commission website www.buildingcommission.com.au Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report No. 2 – Priorities for Building in Bushfire-Prone Areas (PDF - 1.8 MB) Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report No. 2 – Priorities for Building in Bushfire-Prone Areas (RTF - 66 KB) Please note: Document(s) on this page are presented in PDF format. If you do not have the Adobe Reader, you can download a copy free from the Adobe web site.