From the Emergency Management Commissioner

These are updates from the Emergency Management Commissioner.

A message from the Emergency Management Commissioner about Human Rights Week 2019

Human rights start with you – Human Rights Week 2019 

A message from the Emergency Management Commissioner about preparing for fires

As I reflect on the situation in NSW and QLD, my thoughts are very much with the firefighters, emergency services and in particular, the communities impacted by fires in those states.

A message from the Emergency Management Commissioner about Fire Services Reform

Last night the Firefighters’ Presumptive Rights Compensation and Fire Services Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2019 passed through the Upper House and will become legislation in Victoria.

A message from the Emergency Management Commissioner about acknowledging our firefighters

Every year on 4 May we recognise International Firefighters’ Day, where we show our appreciation for those who selflessly protect people, communities and properties every day of the year.

A message from the Emergency Management Commissioner: A time to connect

This week, my thoughts have been with our New Zealand friends, colleagues, emergency services and broader community and with Muslim communities throughout the world.

A message from the Emergency Management Commissioner about supporting our firefighters

The Victorian community and our emergency management personnel have faced tough conditions over the last few days, weeks and months.  From March 1 to March 5, we have experienced 380 fires, with the majority resulting from lightning strikes.

A message from the Emergency Management Commissioner about the VEOHRC report

The Victorian Court of Appeal’s judgement regarding the Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s (VEOHRC) Independent Equity and Diversity Review of MFB and CFA was handed down last week and means that the report will not be released at this time

A message from the Emergency Management Commissioner about starting at EMV

It is my second week since I started as Emergency Management Commissioner and I am excited about the future and what the role has to offer.